SPINACH PENNE TOSS

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Spinach provides a delicious base for all the wonderful flavor combinations found in Kierste Wade's hearty salad. The Midland, Michigan reader writes, This salad is perfect for so many different occasions, including when company comes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. , Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the red pepper mixture, spinach, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, pepper, salt and remaining oil. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.