bacon and parmesan penne pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound dry penne pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• while the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
• drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the pasta. stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.