Fettuccine With Brie and Bacon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 3 ounces brie cheese, rind removed,thinly sliced
• 1 lb dry fettuccine

Directions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, about 6 minutes.

2. 2

   Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate.

3. 3

   Discard fat from skillet.

4. 4

   Add half and half and chicken broth to same skillet and bring to boil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Gradually add Parmesan and stir until cheese melts.

6. 6

   Add pepper and bacon.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and gradually add Brie, stirring until cheese melts.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.

9. 9

   Drain well.

10. 10

    Add fettuccine to sauce in skillet.

11. 11

    Toss until coated with sauce.

12. 12

    Divide fettuccine among plates and serve.