Dinner on Pasta
Penne Pasta with Spinach & Bacon	C ■■□□□ U Stove
This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will compliment anything. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 (12 oz) package penne pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through. Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture. Alterations: None
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About the Author

This recipe is from the The Kitchen Bitch Cookbook by Joel Maxuel. Published with the author's permission.

Provided is a compilation of recipes gathered from Laing House event over several years. Laing House is a drop in center based in the capital of Nova Scotia, Canada for youth living with a mental illness. The author is a member of this organization since 2002 and very fortunate to live in a country where such services exist.

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