Bacon Bow Tie Pasta

By june

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16 oz) pkg bow tie pasta
• 1/2 lb bacon
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Cook bacon according to package directions; drain well and crumble.
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. 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.