Recipe Holy Smoked Bacon and Mushroom Penne (Pasta)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped smoked bacon
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparing/Cooking:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the penne pasta and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, and cook until pasta is almost tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drain.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
• Pour in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
• Allow to simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
• Add cooked pasta to the pan, and stir until coated.
• Simmer uncovered until the sauce has reduced to just a few teaspoons in the bottom.
• Place generous servings onto plates, and top with Parmesan cheese.

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