Bacon Bow Tie Pasta
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INGREDIENTS
  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 (16-oz.) package bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 (8-oz.) 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
DIRECTIONS
  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
  2. 2. Cook bacon according to package directions; drain well, and crumble.
  3. 3. 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.
  4. 4. Microwave cream cheese mixture at HIGH 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, whisking every 30 seconds. Pour cream cheese mixture over warm pasta, tossing to coat. Top with crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Lightened Bacon Bow Tie Pasta: Substitute reduced-fat or turkey bacon, 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, and 2% reduced-fat milk. Proceed as directed.
  6. Yield: Makes 4 servings