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Tried *gasp* TWO new recipes this week and both were big hits! Thank goodness for elastic pants!!! Neither are remotely healthy and leave quite a bit in leftovers, so they shouldn't be used nearly as often as I'd like to make them.

Bacon Parmesan Pasta

1 pound bacon
1 package of penne pasta
1 c. heavy cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
2 eggs
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, start the sauce.

Add a cup of heavy cream and the package of cream cheese to a saucepan and heat on low. Once the cream cheese is nice and smooth, remove from heat.

Add two eggs and 1/2 cup of the shredded parmesan. Mix well. The eggs will cook from the heat of the sauce and pasta.

Cook and chop up bacon with sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes.

Drain pasta and return to pot. Now add the sauce mix and chopped bacon. Mix well to coat.

*Next time I think we will add chicken stripes to it, although it was frickin-fantastic without it*

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Two-Cheese Spaghetti Bake

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
4 ounces Velveeta, cubed, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; stir into beef mixture. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt; gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup process cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.

Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce; top with remaining spaghetti mixture and process cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.