BACON BOW TIE PASTA

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This recipe is courtesy of Southern Living Magazine, April 2007. You could lighten this up a bit by using reduced fat or turkey bacon; 1/3 less fat cream cheese; and low fat milk.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

0.5 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1/2 lb bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Keep warm.
  • Cook bacon according to package directions; drain well, and crumble.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and Italian seasoning in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, beating until mixture is smooth.
  • Microwave cream cheese mixture at HIGH 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, whisking every 30 seconds.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over warm pasta, tossing to coat.
  • Top with crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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