PAT'S SIMPLE PENNE

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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.

Provided by 4746161412

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups penne pasta
1 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 ½ (10.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
  • 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.
  • Add penne to mixture in skillet and heat until warmed through; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1301.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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