Spinach & Bacon Pasta Bake
- 3 cups shell macaroni, uncooked
- 6 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
- 1 small onion, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1-1/2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozza-Cheddar Cheese, divided
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach for the last minute.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels.
- Discard drippings from skillet.
- Add onions to skillet; cook on medium heat 3 to 5 min.
- or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently with whisk.
- Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
- Gradually whisk in milk.
- Bring just to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
- or until thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup cheese; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
- or until melted.
- Add bacon; mix well.
- Drain macaroni mixture.
- Add to sauce; mix well.
- Spoon into 2-L casserole dish; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20 min.
- or until heated through.
shell macaroni, baby spinach, bacon, onion, flour, milk, cheddar cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/spinach-bacon-pasta-bake-114870.aspx (may not work)