Greek Pasta Bake

A few months ago I got an email from one of my aunt's friends asking if I wanted to exchange recipes with her on a monthly basis.  I jumped at the chance and said YES! I love collecting and trying new recipes.  

Pam (my email buddy) sends me delicious and amazing recipes every month.  She also includes very helpful kitchen tips and tricks.  I have grown to really love and look forward to these emails each month.  

This past month Pam sent me this delicious recipe for a Greek Pasta Bake and I tried it out over the weekend.  It was SO yummy! I also think this would be a great dish for a shower or a pot luck.

  

Greek Pasta Bake

2 ½ cups uncooked penne pasta (8-oz)

3 cups fresh spinach, stems removed, torn into pieces (I used frozen spinach)

1 cup grape/cherry tomatoes, cut in half

OR 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained, chopped (I used 2 roma tomatoes)

1 tsp salt

2 tsp oregano

2 Tbl olive oil

1 pkg (4-oz) crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)

1 can (2 ¼-oz)sliced ripe olives, drained

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (I used turkey bacon to cut the fat a little)

1 cup roasted red peppers from jar, chopped

Shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°.

In 4-qt saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package.  Cook until pasta is tender.  Drain; return to saucepan. 

Spray a 13x9-inch  (3-qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray.  Stir remaining ingredients into cooked pasta.  Pour into baking dish; spread evenly.  Bake uncovered 15 – 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.  Serve and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

The Mister and I both really loved this meal...we will definitely be adding it to our meal plan rotation. 

Have you tried any new recipes lately?

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