Gemelli with Bacon Shrimp and Spinach
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Recipe type: Worknight Dinners, Cooking for One or Two
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces uncooked penne (about one cup dry)
  • 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2½ cups baby spinach leaves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until almost al dente, omitting salt and fat; drain, reserving ¾ cup cooking liquid.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Remove from pan; reserve drippings. Crumble bacon. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; cook 1½ minutes on each side or until done. Remove shrimp from pan; set aside.
  3. Add reserved ¾ cup cooking liquid and oil to pan; bring to a boil. Boil 30 seconds, stirring with a whisk. Add pasta to pan; cook 1 minute, tossing to combine. Stir in spinach, shrimp, and salt. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
Recipe by In Good Taste at http://ingoodtaste.kitchen/bacon-shrimp-pasta-toss/