This dinner choice came out of the desire to not shop anywhere but Trader Joe’s. I had uncured turkey bacon in the refrigerator, so I skipped out on the pancetta and used that instead. We really liked this pasta.

• Penne with Pancetta, Spinach & Buttery Crumb Topping (Cooking Light, March 2007)
• Trader Joe’s Mixed Greens Salad
• Sourdough bread with Sauteed Garlic Butter (Fine Cooking #43, March 2001, p. 49)

Wine: Topel 2003 La Mariage Meritage (Mendocino, California). An inexpensive but good red wine blend.