Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Penne

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 12 ounces bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 bunches fresh broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. While water is coming to a boil for the pasta, cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy.
3. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
4. Add broccoli to pan with bacon drippings; cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how much crunch you want in your broccoli.
5. Sprinkle broccoli with crushed red pepper.
6. In a very large bowl, combine pasta, bacon and broccoli.
7. Add mozzarella and toss to distribute.

penne pasta, bacon, fresh broccoli, red pepper, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-bacon-broccoli-penne-297273 (may not work)