Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

INGREDIENTS

box penne pasta

2 tbsp

butter

2 tbsp

flour

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper (optional)

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream or half and half

1 cup

chicken broth

1/2

package ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix

1/2 cup

parmesan, shredded

cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded

slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 12 ounce package

frozen peas, thawed

1/2 tsp

black pepper (or to taste)

1 cup

shredded Mozzarella