Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Penne

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 12 ounces bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 bunches fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. 2

   While water is coming to a boil for the pasta, cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Add broccoli to pan with bacon drippings; cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how much crunch you want in your broccoli.

4. 4

   Sprinkle broccoli with crushed red pepper.

5. 5

   In a very large bowl, combine pasta, bacon and broccoli.

6. 6

   Add mozzarella and toss to distribute.