KIM'S PENNE WITH BACON & TOMATOES

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This is popular at our table. A very tasty, light pasta dish. I serve with salad, bread sticks and a glass of wine.

Provided by Kim Phillips-Randolph

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz penne pasta
4 slice bacon, chopped*
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 c fresh baby spinach leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 c fire roasted tomatoes
1/3 c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package. While pasta is cooking, saute chopped bacon in olive oil until crisp. Remove bacon from pan and set aside, leaving oil in pan. Add spinach and garlic to oil in pan, saute until spinach is wilted. Add balsamic vinegar and continue cooking 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until softened and hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the well drained pasta and bacon to pan and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese. *chopped pancetta may be substituted for bacon.

Zurisadai Martinez
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it's sure to fill you up.


Donald Long
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've even made it for my friends and they all loved it.


Said Usman
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Annie Michigan
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I'm always looking for new and easy pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing.


Rigo Tovar
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Md Mudasser
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and bacon.


wael karam
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nodia Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of bacon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and cheese are the perfect balance to the smokiness of the bacon.


Lenisha Mckay
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it's sure to fill you up.


Avinandan Gupta
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've even made it for my friends and they all loved it.


Abid Ali Laghari
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rock vibes
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I've made this dish with different types of pasta and it always turns out great. I especially like it with penne or rotini.


Master Flexx
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so simple to make, but it's always so flavorful and satisfying.


Kvkvk Jcjc
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bacon and cheese balance out the acidity of the tomatoes perfectly.


Raja Qaisar
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are amazing and the dish is very easy to make.


Rachael Nuno
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.