A Penne for Your Thoughts

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   Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes.

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   Drain and chop.

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   Set aside.

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   Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup water.

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   Microwave on high power for 5 minutes.

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   Drain and set aside.

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   Cook penne according to package directions.

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   Drain and keep warm.

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   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.

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    Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

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    Do not discard drippings.

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    Add onions, spinach, sundried tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, basil and red pepper flakes.

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    Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, until onions are tender.

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    Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta until evenly distributed.

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    Divide pasta between 4 serving dishes.

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    Top each with freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 of parmesean cheese.

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    Sprinkle with parsley.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Calories: 426 Fat: 5.4 Fiber: 5.6 %ccf: 11.2% Weight Watchers Points: 6

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