Country Pasta with Mozzarella recipe

6 servings

8 ounces rigatoni pasta

8 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups broccoli florets

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cook rigatoni according to package directions and drain.

In a 10 inch skillet cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned.

Add the broccoli and garlic.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is slightly tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).

Stir in the cooked rigatoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted.

Sprinkle with the fresh chopped parsley.