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    A Penne For Your Thoughts


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    1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
    3 cups sliced mushrooms
    12 ounces pasta -- penne
    4 slices turkey bacon -- cut in 1-inch pieces
    3 cloves garlic -- minced
    1 cup red onion -- sliced
    2 cups chopped fresh spinach
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    freshly ground black pepper to taste
    2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

    Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside.

    Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Do not discard drippings. Add onions, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 4 - 5 minutes, until onions are tender.

    Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta until evenly distributed. Divide pasta between 4 serving dishes. Top each with freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 of parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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