Prepare Pasta

Prepare a large pan of water. Add 1 teaspoon salt to water and bring to a boil. Add penne pasta, stir and cook on high until pasta is tender; about 12 minutes. Be sure to stir the pasta occasionally while boiling to avoid pasta from clumping together and or sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the pasta is cooked strain the water. Put the warm pasta back into the large pan, add 3 Tablespoons of butter and stir to combine until butter has completely melted. Cover and set aside.

Prepare Ground Beef

Place ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until completely browned. Remove from heat and drain grease and place meat in a bowl and set aside.

Prepare Topping

Cut bacon into 1″ pieces. Add to large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat, drain grease, and put crispy bacon in a bowl and set aside. Add bread crumbs to the skillet and cook over medium heat until golden brown. Place cooked bacon in with the bread crumbs and stir together. Then put the topping into a bowl and set aside.

Prepare Sauce

Use the large skillet and wipe out any crumbs with a paper towel. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter and minced garlic to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Lower heat and add heavy whipping cream. Then add 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and stir until cheese has melted. Pour sauce over pasta and stir to combine.

Prepare to Serve

Place pasta in with the sauce and stir to combine. Sprinkle with bacon topping and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!