A Penne For Your Thoughts

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Sun-dried tomatoes
3 cups	711ml	Sliced mushrooms
12 oz	340g	Pasta - penne uncooked
4		Bacon - cut in 1/2" pieces
3		Garlic - minced
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Red onion - sliced in rings
2 cups	292g / 10oz	Fresh spinach - chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh basil - chopped or
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried basil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Crushed red pepper - optional**
		Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 mins. Drain and chop. Set aside. Place mushrooms in a bowl with 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high power for 5 mins. Drain and set aside. Cook penne according to package directions, Drain and keep warm. Cook bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until crisp. Add garlic and cook 1 min. Do not discard drippings. Add onions, spinach, sundried tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, basil, and red pepper if using. Cook and stir for 4-5 mins, until onions are tender. Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Hints

**I found the red peppers overpowered the other flavours so the next time I made it I didn't use any and my family liked it better.

Source:
Looneyspoons-Janet and Greta Podleski

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