Penne with Bacon and Cream

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz penne and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, chop the 4 slices bacon into small pieces. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp drippings.

3. 3

   Mince the 2 garlic cloves and sauté in the bacon drippings over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the cooked penne, crispy bacon, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time if the sauce is too thick. Season with the 1 tsp salt and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Colander
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife and cutting board

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