Bacon Alfredo Pasta

Prepare pasta as directed on package to al dente doneness. Drain. Toss with a little olive oil to keep it from sticking if the pasta is done ahead of the sauce.

In a medium saute pan, brown the bacon until it's crispy. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain the bacon. Chop the bacon slices once they cool slightly.

Drain the bacon pan, reserving 1 Tbsp of bacon drippings in the pan. Add the half and half to the pan and turn the stove to low to bring the liquid to a low simmer.Slowly whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Stir continually until cheese is melted. Simmer over low until sauce thickens. This should take about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the garlic.

Prepare fresh veggies.

Serve Bacon Alfredo Pasta sprinkled with chopped bacon and a side of fresh veggies.