Penne With Bacon, Spinach And Two Cheeses Recipe

Name: Penne With Bacon, Spinach And Two Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 lb. penne pasta; 1 1/3 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 5 oz.); 1 1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 5 oz.); 4 T (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces, @ room temp.; 8 oz. chopped fresh spinach (about 8 cups); 3 T brandy; 1/3 cup toasted pinenuts (I use more!!); 2 T chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Servings: persons

8 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb. penne pasta
1 1/3 cups grated Fontina cheese (about 5 oz.)
1 1/3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 5 oz.)
4 T (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces, @ room temp.
8 oz. chopped fresh spinach (about 8 cups)
3 T brandy
1/3 cup toasted pinenuts (I use more!!)
2 T chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

1
Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Pour
2
off all but 3 tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender
4
but still firm to bite. Drain.
5
Immediately return pasta to same pot. Add Fontina, Gorgonzola and butter
6
and toss until cheeses and butter melt and coat pasta. Add spinach and brandy and toss over medium heat until spinach wilts, about 3 min. Gently
7
mix in red bell pepper mixture and cooked bacon pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer pasta to large bowl. Sprinkle with nuts and chives and serve.

2587

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

101

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 lb. penne pasta, and more.

Yes, Penne With Bacon, Spinach And Two Cheeses falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne With Bacon, Spinach And Two Cheeses

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