Light ‘N Easy Penne Medley

Ingredients:

• 400 grams IDEAL GOURMET PENNE RIGATE
• 400 grams Bacon
• 5 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 150-gram Shitake mushroom
• 1 piece Red bell pepper (cut into strips)
• ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves (coarsely minced)
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Cook IDEAL GOURMET PENNE RIGATE according to package directions. Set aside.
2. Heat pan on medium-low heat. Cook bacon until nicely brown and crispy. Then place bacon on a plate with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Cut into bite-size strips.
3. In a separate pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushroom, bacon, red bell pepper, basil leaves, and Ideal Gourmet Penne Macaroni. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Give the mixture a quick toss, and finish it up with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
5. Plate and serve hot.