ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH, GARLIC AND BACON

Orecchiette With Spinach, Garlic and Bacon image

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
6 -8 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb orecchiette, cooked (bowtie pasta works well too)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
While frying your bacon, defrost spinach in the microwave according to directions.
Sauté onion in olive oil until tender; add the garlic and sauté two more minutes. Add the spinach to the onions.
Crumble the bacon and add to the mixture.
Turn the heat to low to keep spinach mixture warm while the pasta finishes cooking.
When pasta is cooked, drain and place in shallow bowls, spoon spinach mixture over pasta and serve.
•Serving Suggestion: Sprinkle grated cheese over top.