Pasta with Bacon and Parmesan

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling well salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving one cup of the cooking water.

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook the bacon until lightly browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender. Tip in the pasta, ¾ of the reserved cooking water and the Parmesan cheese along with a good grind of pepper. Stir over a medium heat so the water and cheese form a thickish sauce and the pasta is well coated. Add the remaining water if necessary, to loosen the sauce. Taste and season with salt if needed. Stir in the parsley and divide between serving bowls.