A Penne for Your Thoughts

4 Servings

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A Penne for Your Thoughts Ingredients

1 c Sun-dried tomatoes	2 c Chopped fresh spinach
3 c Sliced mushrooms	2 tb Chopped fresh basil or 1
12 oz Pasta; penne	1/2 ts Crushed red pepper
4 sl Turkey bacon; cut in 1"	Freshly ground black pepper;
3 Cloves garlic; minced	2 tb Grated parmesan cheese
1 c Red onion; sliced	2 tb Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions for A Penne for Your Thoughts

Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside. Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Do not discard drippings. Add onions, spinach, sundried tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 4 - 5 minutes, until onions are tender. Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta until evenly distributed. Divide pasta between 4 serving dishes. Top each with freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 of parmesean cheese. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. NOTES : Calories: 426 Fat: 5.4 Fiber: 5.6 %ccf: 11.2% Weight Watchers Points: 6 Recipe by: Looney-Spoons Cookbook by Janet and Greta Podleski Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Katherine Rodman on Mar 14, 1998

Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: Uncategorized