Penne with Tomato Sauce & Turkey Bacon - Inspired Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 box (14.5 ounces) high fiber white penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 slices turkey bacon, each cut crosswise into 3/4 inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large sprigs fresh basil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup half and half, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese