Bacon and Mozzarella Penne

Ingredients
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 1/2 in cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 small onion, chopped
1(15ounce)can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 pound penne pasta
1/2 pound bacon, cooked, cut into 1/4 Inch pieces

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the parsley.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat.
3. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, water, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of red- pepper flakes.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
6. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta-cooking water.
7. Drain.
8. Toss the pasta with the tomatoes, mozzarella mixture, and cooked bacon.
9. If the sauce seems too thick, add some of the reserved pasta-cooking water.

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