Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'N Cheese

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (10 oz)
• 1 (18 oz) ProgressoTM Recipe StartersTM creamy three cheese cooking sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic in water (from 4.5-oz jar) or 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 2 ounces American cheese loaf, shredded (1/2 cup)
• 1 bag (2.5 oz) cooked real bacon pieces or bits
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, if desired
• Garnish, if desired
• Progresso(R) Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

1. Heat oven to 400u0b0F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. Spoon into casserole.
3. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

penne pasta, starters, milk, garlic, cheddar cheese, american cheese, bacon, red bell pepper, italian style panko

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-bacon-mac-cheese (may not work)