1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 lb. ziti
1/2 lb. bacon
3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/2 lb. sm. mushrooms
2 tsp. flour
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Cook pasta as package directs, 10-12 minutes al dente.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook bacon, crumble and set aside. Add onion and garlic to bacon fat until it starts to brown. Add mushrooms and flour, cook about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and spices. Bring to boil. Then lower heat to simmer 5 minutes. Add cream and heat 1 minute. Toss with drained pasta, crumbled bacon, and parsley. Serves 4.