Penne With Bacon, Spinach & Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box penne
10 slices bacon (about 1/2 pound)
1 medium onion, halved and sliced thin
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (12 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Cook pasta as package directs.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned.
Remove bacon to paper towels to drain.
Remove all but 2 T fat from skillet.
Add onion and mushrooms to skillet; saute 5 minutes until onion is golden.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add spinach; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes until wilted.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Add pasta to skillet with some of the reserved pasta water; toss.
Add more water as necessary.
Crumble bacon on top of pasta and serve with Parmesan.