Penne’s Penne Pasta

Ingredients:

4 Slices Smokey Bacon, Chopped
1 Medium Sweet Onion, Chopped
Chopped Garlic (Amount depends on your taste)
1 Large Can Italian Tomatoes in Juice
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
3 Cups Plus Penne Pasta
Romano or Parmesan Cheese

Set large pot of salted water to boil.

In large skillet sauté chopped bacon till fat is rendered. Add onion and sauté until soft (Approx. 5 minutes). Add Garlic. Sauté until just barely brown. Break up tomatoes (your hands work great) and add to mix. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cream, adjusting amount to your taste.

Cook pasta to a la dente according to package directions.

Drain pasta well – sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese.

By Penne D.