Penne Pasta with Bacon & Cream

Yield: 6 main dish servings
15 bacon slices
1 (8 oz) pkg sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz penne pasta, cooked al dente
1 cup fresh grated parmesan
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp pepper
4 green onions, sliced

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat till crisp; remove bacon reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet. Coarsly crumble bacon and set aside. Saute sliced mushrooms and garlic in reserved drippings 3-5 min or until tender. Stir in pasta and next 3 ingredients; simmer over med-low heat, stirring often, until sauce is thickened. Stir in bacon and green onions. Serve hot.
Kami