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Cheddar Bacon Penne Recipe

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Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.

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2 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
Drain pasta. Add pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups (prepared with reduced-fat cheese) equals 528 calories, 29 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Cheddar Bacon Penne published in Cooking for 2 Winter 2007, p23