creamy cheesy bacon penne

With a name like that, how can you go wrong?

* makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked penne

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all purpose flour

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cups 2% milk

3 cups shredded cheddar, divided (2 cups and 1 cup)

1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Directions:

1) Cook pasta according to directions on package. meanwhile, saute garlic in butter. Stir in pepper. Gradually add milk

2) Bring mixture to a boil. Cook and stir 1 - 2 min or until thickened. Reduce heat and stir in 2 cups cheese. Stir until melted, then remove from heat

3) Drain pasta and add 1/3 cup of bacon to cheese sauce. Transfer to baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 mins. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.

4) Bake 5 - 10 mins longer or until all cheese is melted

Bon appétit!

xo
Lucky