A delicious and simple pasta dish combining crispy bacon and fresh spinach with penne pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 100 grams penne pasta dry
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss to combine with the bacon, spinach, and garlic.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg