Amber,
Here is the Sundried Tomatoe Bacon Pasta recipe.  I love it because it is quick and easy.

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
3 cup sliced mushrooms
12 ounces uncooked penne (about 4 cups dry)
4 slices bacon, cut crss wise into 1/2 inch sections
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sliced red onion rings
2 cups spinach (I omit this as my kids don't like it)
2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped) OR 1 tsp dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Freshly grated parmesan
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Pour 1 cup boiling water over sundried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes.  Drain and chop. Set aside.

Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup water.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

Cook penne according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.  Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.  Add onions, spinach, sundried 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.  Top with pepper, parmesan and parsley.  Serves 4.


I tend to adjust this recipe according to what I have on hand and who I am serving.  It is fine without mushrooms.  I have made it without the onion.  I made it once without bacon (oops!) and it's not quite the same!   Hope you enjoy it!