Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta

1 pound ground beef

6 bacon strips, diced

1 can (10-¾ ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted

½ cup water

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional: Barbecue sauce and prepared mustard

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.

In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard drippings.

Drain pasta; add to the skillet.

Stir in the soup, water, beef and bacon; heat through.

Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cheese.

Cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Serve with barbecue sauce and mustard if desired.

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