Penne With Bacon, Spinach & Mushrooms

• penne↗1 box

  16 ounce

• bacon↗10

  about 1/2 pound

• medium onion↗1

  halved and sliced thin

• mushrooms↗1

  8 ounce, sliced

• garlic cloves↗2

  sliced

• red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 tsp

  crushed

• fresh Baby Spinach↗1

  12 ounce

• parmesan cheese↗

  grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta as package directs.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook bacon in large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned.

3. 3

   Remove bacon to paper towels to drain.

4. 4

   Remove all but 2 T fat from skillet.

5. 5

   Add onion and mushrooms to skillet; saute 5 minutes until onion is golden.

6. 6

   Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add spinach; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes until wilted.

8. 8

   Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

9. 9

   Add pasta to skillet with some of the reserved pasta water; toss.

10. 10

    Add more water as necessary.

11. 11

    Crumble bacon on top of pasta and serve with Parmesan.