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Pat's Simple Penne



"Easy as one, two, three! Everyone loves this - from kids to adults. Also great as leftovers and is super served alone or with grilled chicken."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
5 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
25 Minutes
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 cups penne pasta
  • 1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 1/2 (10.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  3. Add sliced onions to skillet and cook over medium heat in bacon fat until slightly browned. Add broth, hot pepper flakes, and bacon; simmer until ready to serve.
  4. Add penne to mixture in skillet and heat until warmed through; serve immediately.