Cheddar Bacon Penne
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.
Ingredients
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1 cup uncooked penne pasta
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon butter
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4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup 2% milk
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1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 528 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
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