Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. thick sliced bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 3/4 c. red or green pepper, diced
  • 1 c. green onions, sliced
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. bow tie pasta
  • 2 c. fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 10 oz. fresh spinach, well washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook bacon until crisp.
  • Drain.
  • Discard all but 1/4 cup of bacon fat.
  • Add butter to fat in skillet.
  • Heat.
  • Saute onions and pepper until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • Return to kettle.
  • Add mushrooms and spinach.
  • Add sauce and toss over moderate heat until sauce is absorbed and spinach is wilted.
  • Top with grated cheese and bacon.