Maggie's Bacon Spaghetti

Call it a heart attack on a plate, but this is my husband's & kids' favorite dinner.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb bacon
• 1  lb pasta (traditionally it was spaghetti, but elbows are fine)
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Dice the bacon. Saute the bacon in a med hot pan till well rendered and a little crispy. Drain, reserving the fat.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
3. Combine warm bacon & pasta in large bowl. Sprinkle liberally with black pepper - use a heavy hand! Add some of the melted bacon fat, stirring well, till the pasta looks shiny but not slimy.
4. Serve hot.