Holy Smoked Bacon And Mushroom Penne

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped smoked bacon
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, and cook until pasta is almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
3. Pour in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta to the pan, and stir until coated. Simmer uncovered until the sauce has reduced to just a few teaspoons in the bottom. Place generous servings onto plates, and top with Parmesan cheese.

penne pasta, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, mushrooms, garlic, chicken stock, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/75322/holy-smoked-bacon-and-mushroom-penne/ (may not work)