Bacon Corn Pasta

• 8 oz pasta
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.

3. Add onion, bell pepper, and corn to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables.

6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and diced cucumber.