Creamy Parmesan Pasta

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked dried gemelli pasta
• 6 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 6 ounces cooked chicken strips
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

1. Cook pasta in 4-quart saucepan according to package directions.
2. Drain; return to saucepan.
3. Keep warm.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add broccoli.
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes or until crisply tender.
6. Place whipping cream and remaining butter in 1-quart saucepan.
7. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese 5-6 minutes or until melted and smooth.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Pour Parmesan sauce over pasta; add broccoli, chicken, bacon and garlic salt.
11. Gently stir until well mixed.
12. Spoon into serving dish.
13. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

pasta, butter, broccoli florets, cream, parmesan cheese, chicken strips, bacon, garlic salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3382/creamy-parmesan-pasta (may not work)