Pat's Simple Penne Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.

In a large skillet over medium heat brown bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.

Add sliced onions to skillet and cook over medium heat in bacon fat until slightly browned. Add broth hot pepper flakes and bacon; simmer until ready to serve.

Add penne to mixture in skillet and heat until warmed through; serve immediately.