MACARONI CASSEROLE

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Serve up an Italian-style mac and cheese with this Macaroni Casserole recipe. Our Macaroni Casserole has grape tomatoes, bacon, and thinly sliced basil.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups cavatappi or elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1-3/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Spread tomatoes onto one side of parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet; spread bacon onto other side. Bake 15 min. or until bacon is crisp and tomatoes are roasted.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Drain bacon on paper towels; drain pasta in colander. Add both to cheese sauce along with the tomatoes and basil; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 20 g

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