Spinach, Bacon & Tomato Pasta Toss

Now that I am expecting I want more leafy greens in my diet. One of my favorite is spinach. This was really easy to throw together for lunch.

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked penne pasta

1 Tbsp. oilve oil

3 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

1 ripe tomato, chopped

handful of fresh spinach, torn into bite size pieces

Parmesan cheese.

Directions:

(1) Boil pasta according to package directions.

(2) Meanwhile, heat the oilve oil in a skillet. Place bacon, garlic powder and tomatoes. Cook until heated through.

(3) Place the spinach into a colander and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted.

(4) Transfer to the skillet and combine with tomato mixture. Toss lightly. Sprinkle with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.