Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

This Parmesan and bacon pasta is simple and flavorful. People will think it was difficult to make! It's a nice option when you don't want a red sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 2

Gather all ingredients.

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.