Cheddar Bacon Penne
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What could be better than the classic mac and cheese? Adding bacon ! This might not be healthy, but it sure does taste good. Do you have an favorite twists on the classic recipe ?
1 cup uncooked penne, or other 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 shredded cheddar cheese
1 cooked bacon strip, crumbled
Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
Meanwhile, in a small greased non-stick skillet, saute the onion and garlic until tender and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.
Bring to a boil; cooks and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
Add the pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; toss to coat.
Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
2 Servings
Nutrition Facts: 528 calories, 29 g fat, 87 g cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Sounds delicious!
You have more restraint than I do…one slice of bacon? That recipe needs at least 2, maybe four! If we are foregoing health for taste, let’s go all the way!
The recipe looks great. I think I will give it a try this week, with the added bacon, of course.
[...] Cheddar Bacon PenneWhat could be better than the classic mac and cheese? Adding bacon ! This might not be healthy, but it sure does taste good. Do you have an favorite twists on the classic recipe ?1 cup uncooked penne, or other pasta1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon butter4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cooked bacon strip, crumbledCook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.Meanwhile, in a small greased non-stick skillet, saute the onion and garlic until tender and set aside.In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk.Bring to a boil; cooks and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.Stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.Add the pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; toss to coat.Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.Bake uncovered at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.2 ServingsNutrition Facts: 528 calories, 29 g fat, 87 g cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g proteinComment on this Recipe or Share your Favorite Mac N Cheese Recipe !www.cheftomcooks.com [...]
hey try this pasta
* 500 grams macaroni pasta
* 60 grams butter
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1/4 cup plain flour
* 2 3/4 cups cups milk
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 3 eggs, separated
* 125 grams gruyere or strong tasty cheese, grated
* 100 grams mascarpone or cream cheese
* 75 grams parmesan cheese, finely grated
* 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, extra
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 5cm deep, 24cm x 30cm oven proof baking dish.
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain right away and add some olive oil through.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions until tender. Add flour sire cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add milk, stirring constantly until well combined. Return to stove. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until sauce comes to the boil.
Remove sauce from heat. Add nutmeg and egg yolks. Mix until well combined. Add cheeses, and salt and pepper. Stir until cheese has melted. Combine sauce and pasta.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites through pasta. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
Serve with a fresh mixed salad. Enjoy!