PENNE WITH BACON, SPINACH AND TWO CHEESES

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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb. penne pasta
1 1/3 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 5 oz.)
1 1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 5 oz.)
4 T (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces, @ room temp.
8 oz. chopped fresh spinach (about 8 cups)
3 T brandy
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts (I use more!!)
2 T chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Pour off all but 3 tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Immediately return pasta to same pot. Add Fontina, Gorgonzola and butter and toss until cheeses and butter melt and coat pasta. Add spinach and brandy and toss over medium heat until spinach wilts, about 3 min. Gently mix in red bell pepper mixture and cooked bacon pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Sprinkle with nuts and chives and serve.

Md Hasinur Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Melondy Holbert
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This pasta dish was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the spinach and cheeses were a perfect addition. I would definitely make this again.


Emmily Jepkemboi
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Sleepy owl
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This pasta dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I would have preferred a different recipe.


Amin Roble
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the results were disappointing. The sauce was bland and the spinach was overcooked. I think I would have preferred to use a different recipe.


Rahadul islam Nirob
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This pasta dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use less bacon or a different type of cheese.


C. I Toldu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Al Bachir Khan
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This pasta dish was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the spinach and cheeses were a perfect addition. I would definitely make this again.


Segun Oluwapemilerin
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I'm not a fan of pasta, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.


bill rapheal
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This pasta dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I would have preferred a different recipe.


aliko san
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the results were disappointing. The sauce was bland and the spinach was soggy. I think I would have preferred to use a different type of cheese or add more spices to the sauce.


mdraj rafi
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This pasta dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the bacon added a lot of fattiness. I think I would have preferred it with less bacon or a lighter sauce.


Ahmed Seif
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Shariar hossen
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This pasta dish was a hit with my friends and family. The bacon added a smoky flavor and the spinach and cheeses were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Fan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I made a few substitutions, using turkey bacon and low-fat milk, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Bec O'Brien
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition. My family loved it!


Emmanuella Bibly
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This pasta dish was absolutely delightful! The combination of bacon, spinach, and two cheeses created a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coated the penne noodles. I especially appreciated the use of both Parmesan and fontina cheeses, as they a