Bacon Bow Tie Pasta

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This recipe is courtesy of southern living magazine, april 2007. you could lighten this up a bit by using reduced fat or turkey bacon; 1/3 less fat cream cheese; and low fat milk.

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Steps

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

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Drain.

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Keep warm.

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Cook bacon according to package directions.

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Drain well , and crumble.

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Beat cream cheese , butter , and italian seasoning in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

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Gradually add milk , beating until mixture is smooth.

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Microwave cream cheese mixture at high 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated , whisking every 30 seconds.

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Pour cream cheese mixture over warm pasta , tossing to coat.

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Top with crumbled bacon and 1 / 2 cup grated parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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bow tie pasta, bacon, cream cheese, butter, italian seasoning, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper