1419. PENNE with WHITE BEANS, SCAMPI and CRISPY BACON

yields 4-6 servings


1 box penne
1 cup (4 ounces) bacon, diced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 leaves sage
8 ounces fresh scampi
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini white beans, drained
2 medium tomatoes on the vine, peeled, seeded and diced

Heat bacon in a small skillet until brown and crispy. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add sage leaves and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Add beans and tomatoes to skillet. Cook over medium heat until shrimp are cooked through. Discard sage and set skillet aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Add pasta to sauce mixture. Mix well and top with crispy bacon.


courtesy of: Barilla America, Barilla Pasta