Pampered Chef'S One Pot Creamy Blt Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices bacon, divided
4 cups chicken broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces uncooked linguine pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
halved grape tomatoes, a small handful

Preparation

Slice the bacon cross wise into strips. Cook in a large skillet with high sides for 8-9 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Drain skillet, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the skillet.
Place broth and diced tomatoes in a large bowl. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until hot. Return skillet to heat and add onion and red pepper flakes. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and cook for 10-20 seconds. Add broth mixture, pasta, salt and half of the cooked bacon. Simmer covered for 9-10 minutes or until pasta is almost cooked by still firm. Stir occasionally.
Remove skillet from heat and add cubed cream cheese, grape tomatoes and parsley, reserving 1 tbsp of parsley for garnish. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened. Serve with remaining bacon, grated Parmesan cheese and reserved parsley.