BLT Creamy Mac 'n' Cheese
INGREDIENTS
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Salt
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1 pound ziti rigati pasta
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Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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2 leeks--trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
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2 large cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 3 ounces bricks cream cheese, cut into pieces
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1 1/2cups shredded asiago, grana padano or parmigiano-reggiano cheese
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1/2pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
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2 cups baby arugula
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1 cup basil leaves, torn
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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