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Bacon Bow Tie Pasta




Source of Recipe


Southern Living 04/07






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 (16-oz) pkg bow tie pasta
  
• 1/2 lb bacon
  
• 1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
  
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  
• 2/3 cup milk
  
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
   
2. Cook bacon according to package directions; drain well, and crumble.
   
3. Beat cream cheese, butter, and Italian seasoning in a meidum-size microwave-safe bowl at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add milk, beating until mixture is smooth.
   
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.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings

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.