triple parmesan baked penne with bacon

How To Make triple parmesan baked penne with bacon

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 2

  Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Sprinkle with 2 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese around the inside of the baking dish.
• 3

  Add shaved parmesan cheese and crumbled blue cheese;mix well.
• 4

  Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.Once the water is boiling,stir in the penne,and return to a boil.
• 5

  Cook the penne uncovered, stirring occasionally,until pasta has cooked through,but is still firm to the bite,about 11 minutes.Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• 6

  Place the bacon pieces into a large,deep skillet,and cook medium-high heat,stirring occasionally,until evenly browned,about 10 minutes.Stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
• 7

  Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.Reserved 1/2 cup of bacon drippings.Set aside.
• 8

  Melt margarine and bacon drippings together in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Whisk in the flour,stirring frequently,until the mixture forms a smooth paste about 5 minutes.
• 9

  Whisk in the milk,a little at a time,and bring the mixture to a simmer,whisking constantly until thickened.
• 10

  Stir in chopped carrot,basil and sea salt/black pepper,and then whisk in heavy cream, cubed cream cheese and 2 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese,stirring constantly until the cheeses has melted and the sauce is smooth and thick.
• 11

  Add cooked penne pasta,bacon mixture and remaining parmesan cheese;mix well.
• 12

  Slowly spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly.Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese.Cover with aluminum foil.
• 13

  Bake for 25 minutes.Take them out of the oven and remove the foil.Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
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