Cheddar-And-Bacon Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 (450 g) package penne, about 3 cups (May also use fusilli or rigatoni pasta in the same amount)
• 6 slices bacon
• 28 ounces plum tomatoes, drained
• 2 cups grated old cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Then add pasta and cook according to package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cut bacon into bite-size pieces.

3. 3

   Heat a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add bacon and stir often until bacon is browned and crispy, from 4 to 5 minutes. Drain fat from pan, if you wish.

5. 5

   Then stir in drained tomatoes.

6. 6

   Using a wooden spoon, break up tomatoes and cook until hot and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain pasta well, then add to bubbling sauce in pan.

8. 8

   Sprinkle in cheese, onions and pepper.

9. 9

   Turn off heat but leave pan on stove.

10. 10

    Stir pasta until cheese is almost melted and pasta is evenly coated with sauce, about 1 minute.

11. 11

    Spoon into bowls.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with additional grated cheese, if you like.

13. 13

    Serve immediately with a leafy green salad and a few tomato slices.