Bacon & Shrimp One-Pot Pasta

Fast, easy, and yum.  I mean, who doesn't like bacon?  You can never go wrong with bacon ;)

Adapted from My Food Storage Cookbook

Ingredients:

• 2 heaping cups of penne/bowtie pasta
• 1/2 c. bacon bits
• 2 cans of shrimp, liquid reserved
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 2 t. brown sugar
• 1 t. basil
• 1 c. evaporated/coconut milk
• 1 1/2 c. clam juice
• 1/2 c. parmesan cheese

Directions:

     Add bacon bits to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp.  Add remaining ingredients, except for shrimp and parmesan cheese.  Stir well until combined, then bring to a simmer and allow pasta to cook until al dente.  Stir in shrimp and then cheese until everything is fully incorporated.  Serve warm with a side salad.