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Spinach Penne Toss Recipe

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Spinach provides a delicious base for all the wonderful flavor combinations found in Kierste Wade's hearty salad. The Midland, Michigan reader writes, This salad is perfect for so many different occasions, including when company comes.”

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Spinach Penne Toss Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the red pepper mixture, spinach, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, pepper, salt and remaining oil. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 179 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 382 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Penne Toss in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007, p46

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Reviewed on May. 01, 2012 by martinaf71

we love this recipe and make it often its good both hot or cold.I use balsamic vinegar instead and have added mushrooms ..deilicious

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by hokiechic99

This recipe was delicious and easy to make. We added more spinach and used turkey bacon; it was fantastic! This will definitely be a warm weather staple!

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by hokiechic99

This recipe was delicious and easy to make. We added more spinach and used turkey bacon; it was fantastic! This will definitely be a warm weather staple!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by scsvatek

I take this everytime I need to bring food for a friend. Everyone asks for the recipe. My husband wants me to make it once a week.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Mspoppy

FAB salad new favorite of husband add meat and it is a complete meal

Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by tkarinas

Spinach penne toss is a simple, easy salad that my family makes any time we have all the ingredients. It's delicious and definitely a keeper, and going in my recipe box.

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2008 by jleathers

This stuff is great. I added rotisserie chicken and an avocado for a complete meal in one.