Another fast comfort food meal. It has been -22° here all last week and weekend;  this dish will help keep us warm inside!

• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 1 can (10 ounces) condensed tomato soup
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking; cook beef over medium heat in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels.
Drain bacon drippings from skillet. Drain pasta, add to skillet.
Stir in the soup, beef and bacon; heat through.
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook until the cheese is melted.

Makes 4 servings