Baked Macaroni and Cheese



INGREDIENTS:

2 slices bacon

8 ounces penne pasta

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium
high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

3. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until
al dente. Drain.

4. In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced
garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set
aside.

5. To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter
or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and
stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue
stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar
cheese and stir until melted.

6. Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour
into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated
Cheddar cheese to top of mixture.

7. Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is
melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.



Baked Macaroni and Cheese