Cheesy Cabanara

This is my mother-in-laws recipe with a few tweaks to it. It is absolutely delicious, but beware, it is by no means the healthiest choice for dinner. It is very rich and filling, but it is wonderful for a big pasta dish if you're in the mood.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 7  ounces pasta (any shape, penne or riggitoni work best)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1⁄2 ounces bacon
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1  cup  mature cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  cream (or half and half)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed. Drain. Set aside.
2. Drizzle oil in skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, onion, and garlic. Stir. Cook until bacon is cooked and onions are slightly browned.
3. Add cheese and cream and stir until creamy and well blended.
4. Add pasta and mix well.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste, serve immediatly.