PENNE WITH BACON, SPINACH & MUSHROOMS

Penne With Bacon, Spinach & Mushrooms image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box penne
10 slices bacon (about 1/2 pound)
1 medium onion, halved and sliced thin
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (12 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook pasta as package directs.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned.
Remove bacon to paper towels to drain.
Remove all but 2 T fat from skillet.
Add onion and mushrooms to skillet; saute 5 minutes until onion is golden.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add spinach; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes until wilted.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Add pasta to skillet with some of the reserved pasta water; toss.
Add more water as necessary.
Crumble bacon on top of pasta and serve with Parmesan.