Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          bow tie pasta -- farfalle,
   8      slices        bacon
   1      cup           red bell pepper -- coarsely
                        chopped
   9      ounces        frozen cut broccoli -- thawed
                        do not drain -- 1 package
   2      teaspoons     unbleached flour
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     3/4  cup           half and half
     1/4  cup           fresh parmesan cheese
                        grated

Preparation:

Cook the pasta to the desired doneness as directed on the package. Drain and keep warm. Cook the bacon over medium heat, in a large skillet, until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 Tb of the drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Add the bell pepper and broccoli to the drippings and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the bacon and the cooked pasta. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, over medium heat, or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and half and half, stirring until smooth. Add to the mixture in the skillet and cook until the mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.