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Ingredients
- 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
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com
Preparation
Step 1
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 medium-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.
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.
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