Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon
Serves 8
Add bacon to your next pasta dish to elevate the savory and salty flavors. Balance out with fresh spinach to make for a vibrant and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces bacon (cut crosswise into 1/4-inch lardons)
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 5 ounces baby spinach leaves
Optional Ingredients
- Grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Fill a large pot with water and place over hight heat. While waiting for it to come to boil, proceed with step 2.
- In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring often, until crisp. Remove bacon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess fat from pan.
- Return skillet to stove top. Pour in marinara, cover, and warm over low heat.
- Add salt to pot of boiling water. Cook penne according to package directions.
- Drain penne and add to skillet with sauce. Stir in spinach and cooked bacon. Serve with grated parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 8 servings)- Calories: 410
- Fat: 12.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 740.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 51.0 g
- Fiber: 2.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 5.0 g
- Protein: 24.0 g