One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Shells | Easier Eats

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, thick-cut and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 1/2 cups kimchi, drained, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 (16-ounce) box small pasta shells
• 1 tablespoon gochujang, optional
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups parmesan, grated
• scallions, optional, to taste, thinly sliced, for serving
• toasted sesame seeds, optional, to taste, for serving