Treat yourself tonight! Indulge in this lightened version of the rich Italian pasta dish. When you're short on time and the ingredient list is short, make every ingredient the freshest and best you can find. A real wood-smoked bacon imparts lots of flavor: Applewood is mild and slightly sweet, while hardwood, such as hickory, is more assertive. Total: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup) Get the Recipe: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000001949744 Preparation 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. 2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Add garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in salt and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add hot pasta to pan; toss well to combine. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley, and pepper. Nutritional Information Calories: 339 Fat: 11.7g (sat 5g,mono 3.8g,poly 0.7g) Protein: 17.3g Carbohydrate: 38.4g Fiber: 2g Cholesterol: 22mg Iron: 0.5mg Sodium: 833mg Calcium: 291mg Ann Taylor Pittman, Cooking Light, JANUARY 2010 Get more Dinner Tonight Recipes: http://www.myrecipes.com/dinner-recipes/ Find Even More Recipes: http://www.myrecipes.com/