Dirty Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 pound of penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain the cooked pasta and add to the sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the top of the pasta dish.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• The dish was invented in the 1950s in the city of Rome.
• The dish is traditionally served with a sprinkling of parsley and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
• The name "dirty" comes from the fact that the sauce is made with a combination of butter and cream.