Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

Ingredientes

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrição

Passos

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

3

While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

4

Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.

5

Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.

6

Add oil and stir to coat pasta.

7

Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease.

8

Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture.

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Total

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Tags

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