Spinach & Garlic Penna Pasta

• 1 (16 ounce) packageuncooked penne pasta
• 1 lb fresh spinach, washed,dried,stemmed,and shredded
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 13 cup extra virgin olive oil
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep warm.
2. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon to a plate with paper towels to drain.
3. Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
4. Reheat frying pan; add butter and olive oil and heat.
5. Stir in garlic until aromatic.
6. Add spinach, stirring until spinach is cooked.
7. Add pasta and stir until blended.
8. Remove from heat and transfer onto individual serving plates.
9. Scatter bacon over top and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

penne pasta, fresh spinach, bacon, garlic, butter, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-garlic-penna-pasta-41809 (may not work)