Bacon Penne Alfredo ("Jonny Carino's")

• • 1 16 oz. package of bacon

  • 1 (8oz) package sliced mushrooms

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 16 oz penne pasta, cooked

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano)

  • 2 cups whipping cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/2 C green onions, sliced

Optional:

• 1/2 C Sundried tomatoes packed in oil. (rinsed in a strainer)

• Sliced cooked chicken

• 1/4 tsp cayanne (more or less to taste)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, including salt. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 T drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.

Saute mushrooms and garlic in hot drippings 3 minutes or until tender. Add sundried tomatoes and chicken. Stir in the pasta, parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pepper & cayanne. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered until the sauce is thickened, stirring often. Stir in the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions; serve immediately.

Yield: 4-6 servings.