Pasta with Pan Seared Scallops & Bacon Cream Sauce

Cooked spaghetti noodles (amount?)

6 slices bacon, chopped 

1/2 T. butter

1 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. Parmesan, freshly grated 

1/2 t. olive oil

6 lg. scallops

salt & pepper

In a medium skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add butter, cream, and Parmesan to bacon grease in skillet. Reduce sauce by half over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat. 

In a separate skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Once the pan is really hot, add the scallops. Seat until golden brown (approximately 1 minute), then turn and sear on second side.Remove to paper towels to drain.

Serve bacon cream sauce with pasta. Place scallops on top and garnish with bacon.