Penne Rustica With Crispy Bacon And Greens
Indulge in a classic Penne Rustica, a sumptuous blend of al dente penne pasta with crisp bacon, tender asparagus, and fresh spinach, all brought together with a savory chicken broth and topped with melted parmesan cheese for a perfect comfort meal.
30 minutes, 2 servings
Indulge in a classic Penne Rustica, a sumptuous blend of al dente penne pasta with crisp bacon, tender asparagus, and fresh spinach, all brought together with a savory chicken broth and topped with melted parmesan cheese for a perfect comfort meal.
30 minutes, 2 servings
Ingredients
| 8 oz | Penne pasta |
| 2 | Bacon slices |
| ½ cup | Sweet onion, chopped |
| 2 cups | Asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound) |
| 1 ½ cups | Chicken broth |
| 4 cups | Spinach leaves (fresh) |
| ½ cup | Shredded parmesan cheese |
| ¼ tsp | Black pepper |
Preparation
| 1. Cook pasta (8 oz) according to the package directions. Don't include salt in the water. |
| 2. Drain the pasta and keep it warm. |
| 3. Cook bacon (2 slices) in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. |
| 4. Remove bacon from pan and crumble the cooked bacon slices. |
| 5. Add onion (½ cup) to drippings in pan and sauté for 1 minute. |
| 6. Next, add asparagus (2 cups) and broth (1 ½ cups) to the pan and bring it to a boil. |
| 7. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. © FirstPageRecipes.com |
| 8. Add pasta (8 oz), spinach leaves (4 cups), ¼ cup of the cheese, and pepper (¼ tsp) to the pan and toss everything well. |
| 9. Stir gently until the spinach begins wilting (less than a minute). |
| 10. Sprinkle the dish with the remaining ¼ cup cheese and crumbled bacon. |
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