Penne with creamy tomato, spinach and bacon sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500g penne
• 500 g leaf spinach, frozen
• 15 g butter
• 150 g onion(s)
• 200 g bacon cubes
• 15 g garlic
• 400 g tomatoes, pureed
• 200 g herb cheese spread
• 100 g sour cream
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• Sugar
• e.g. parsley, basil or other herbs

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Cook the penne in salted water according to the package instructions. Cook for about ⅔ of the cooking time, then drain the water. Meanwhile, thaw the spinach in a pan and heat it up. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté the onions and bacon in a pan with butter, finally adding the fresh garlic. Heat the passata with the processed cheese and sour cream in a pan and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Add the almost-cooked pasta to the tomato sauce and stir in the spinach. Heat everything up again until the pasta is al dente. Mix in the bacon and onions. Season to taste and serve. Add parsley, basil, or other herbs, if desired. Serve with a fresh green leaf salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.