Thursday, May 31, 2012

Baked Four-Cheese Pasta

Ingredients
4 slices of bacon, chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 pound penne (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen peas
pepper
1 cup shredded Italian 4-cheese blend

Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 450.
2. Cook bacon, onion and garlic in large skillet over med. high heat until onion is softened - about five minutes. Add broth, cream, pasta, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to med. low and simmer, stirring frequently until pasta is tender - about 15 minutes.
3. Off heat, stir in Parmesan and peas and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 2qt casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and spotty brown- about 5 minutes.

Source
Heidi Lawson