PENNE WITH BACON, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS

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Penne With Bacon, Spinach, Asparagus and Mushrooms image

Quick, easy and special enough for company.

Provided by Thea Pappalardo

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz penne (uncooked)
2 slice bacon
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 lb asparagus, sliced into 1" pieces
1 c chicken broth
6 oz baby spinach
1/2 c mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c white wine
1/2 can(s) reserved pasta water
1/2 c shredded parmesan, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  • 2. Cook bacon until crisp and crumble. Add onion and mushrooms to bacon drippings and saute one minute. Add asparagus wine and broth and simmer five minutes, until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper. Toss and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

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