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Bacon: Pasta with Spinach, Bacon & Garlic

Source of Recipe

meals.com


List of Ingredients

1 pound small pasta, such as macaroni or penne
1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed
8 strips bacon, diced
1 onion, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, set aside and keep warm. Cook spinach in boiling water until just wilted; drain, reserving cooking liquid.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just browned; drain on paper towel. Sauté onion, garlic and red pepper flakes in the residual bacon grease over medium heat; until onion is soft.

Bring reserved spinach cooking liquid to a boil; prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta, spinach, bacon, onion mixture and red wine vinegar; toss to mix evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.