Bacon Bow Tie Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

0.5 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1/2 lb bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Keep warm.
Cook bacon according to package directions; drain well, and crumble.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and Italian seasoning in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Gradually add milk, beating until mixture is smooth.
Microwave cream cheese mixture at HIGH 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, whisking every 30 seconds.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour cream cheese mixture over warm pasta, tossing to coat.
Top with crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.