Pasta and Vegetable Carbonara

6 oz. bowtie or farfalle pasta
2 slices bacon
1 c. coarsely chopped red bell peppers
2 c. chopped broccoli florets
2 t. flour
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
3/4 c. half and half
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and keep warm. In a large frying pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan. Saute bell pepper and broccoli in drippings for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Crumble bacon. Add pasta and bacon to the vegetables in the pan and cook 3-5 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and half and half in a small bowl. Whisk with a wire whisk until smooth. Add to mixture in skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and stir.

Serves 6