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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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Cheddar Bacon Penne Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 15 30

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 until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. 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.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by LeslieH

Very easy to make with a nice flavour. Different from the usual mac and cheese.

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by micheleclow

I wish I would have read the reviews before I made this. I used sharp cheddar and gouda and we were all very disappointed in the taste...and this from a family that loves mac & cheese. I thought bacon made everything great?

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by kcc1108

Very rich and creamy!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by KimberlyD.

This was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. Will likely make it again, but will add some herbs or spices. I like the suggestion of adding cayenne.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by MaryHauser

This was really yummy! I added a little garlic salt and a little cayenne pepper and black pepper. Very "grown up mac" and cheese! My prep time took a bit longer, I hand grated the cheese and used a kitchen scale to get the amount right, If you don't buy it already grated, there are quite a few variables in weight vs cups. With a side salad and fruit it was a great meal!

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by raaadts

good and hearty

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2009 by Akhil

This is fine

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2008 by quality01