Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Penne

Can't remember where I found this one, but this is nice simple food that tastes good.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
3. Add broccoli to pan with bacon drippings; cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how much crunch you want in your broccoli.
4. Sprinkle broccoli with crushed red pepper.
5. In a very large bowl, combine pasta, bacon and broccoli.
6. Add mozzarella and toss to distribute.