Broccolini with Red Pepper, Bacon and Pasta

For a period of time, I served as the microwave cooking editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and regularly created recipes that could be prepared in the microwave oven. Today, just like most people, I primarily use the microwave for prep work like melting butter or chocolate or for reheating. However, this delicious dish is one exception. On many weeknights, I prepare it as a one-dish dinner for my husband and me.