Cauliflower-Bacon Shells and Cheese

In a 5- to 6-qt. pot cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 2 Tbsp. drippings in the pot.

Add cauliflower to pot. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic; cook I minute more. Transfer to a medium bowl.

In same pot cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse and drain again. Return pasta and cauliflower to pot and stir in the next five ingredients (through cheddar cheese). Bring to boiling over medium; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 7 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.

Stir in the bacon (if desired, reserve some bacon for topping), parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.