Country Pasta with Mozzarella

Serves 6 to 8

8 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 c. broccoli, chopped

1/2 t. garlic, minced

8-oz. pkg. rigatoni pasta, cooked

8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Garnish: fresh parsley, chopped

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Add broccoli and garlic; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain; stir in rigatoni, mozzarella, Parmesan and cayenne. Heat through until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

To shred a block of cheese easily, place the wrapped cheese in the freezer for 10 to 20 minutes...it will just glide across the grater!