Bacon Swiss Mac And Cheese

• 1 lb whole wheat penne
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped

1. 1. In a large pot boil salted water and cook pasta for 8 minutes then drain and set aside.
2. 2. In a bowl mix the milk, broth and flour and whisk until flour is dissolved. Then pour the milk mixture, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a sauce pan sprayed with cooking spray and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until milk begins to thicken. Then add the swiss cheese, and parmesan cheese and continue to stir until cheese is melted (around 3 minutes).
3. 3. In a small pan sprayed with cooking spray cook the bacon pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Then set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
4. 4. Combine the pasta and cheese sauce and toss well. Then top with bacon pieces and serve.

whole wheat penne, garlic, lowfat buttermilk, chicken broth, whole wheat flour, lowfat swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, thyme, dried basil, turkey bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-swiss-mac-and-cheese-404121 (may not work)