One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Pasta

INGREDIENTS

strips of bacon (cut into chunks)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

2 cups

dry rigatoni pasta ((or other small shape like penne))

2 cups

heavy cream

1 1/2 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp

salt ((and pepper to taste))

1/4 tsp

crushed red pepper

2 cups

broccoli florets

1/4 cup

grated Parmesan cheese ((more for sprinkling on top))