Name: Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.
Step 5

Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Step 6

Add oil and stir to coat pasta.
Step 7

Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
Step 8

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

Enjoy your meal!