CHEDDAR BACON PENNE PASTA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Cheddar Bacon Penne Pasta Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by theresaoneil

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. 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°F for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.