| Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
| Ingredients: 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 3 cups sliced mushrooms 4 cups penne pasta (about 12 oz.) 4 slices turkey bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2" sections 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, sliced into rings 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Pour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside. Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Add olive oil. Add garlic and cook one more minute. Add onions, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked mushrooms, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes until onions are tender. Toss bacon/vegetable mixture with hot pasta until evenly distributed. Divide pasta between 4 serving dishes. Top each with freshly ground pepper and 1/4 of the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. |
| OK, so it's not a really LOW point meal, but it really satisfies those carb-lovers among us. If you'd like and you have the points to spare, add some strips of grilled chicken. |
| 4 servings, 9 points per serving |
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