Bacon and Parmesan Penne Pasta

This bacon pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you'll want to make it a part of your regular dinner routine. It's a great option for bacon lovers and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.

Ingredients :

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions :

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, cook bacon and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon is crisp and onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain grease into a small container.
3. Drain pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add oil and stir to coat pasta. Add cooked bacon and onion plus 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Sprinkle Parmesan over pasta and stir until well combined. Add more bacon grease as desired for flavor and moisture.