Cheesy Penne, Bacon, + Broccoli
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List of Ingredients
Cheesy Penne, Bacon, + Broccoli
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 pound penne pasta
1 pound broccoli (1 small bunch), cut into flowerets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces less-fat (1/3 less fat) cream cheese
4 ounces blue cheese OR: Gorgonzola cheese
Pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Bring large pot lightly salted water to boiling.
While water is coming to boil, sauté bacon in large skillet until crispy,
about 7 minutes. Remove to paper toweling to drain.
Drain all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion; increase
heat to medium-high; cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to
medium. Sprinkle with flour; whisk, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in
milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2
minutes.
While onion is cooking, add penne to boiling water; cook according to
package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes. Drain penne and
broccoli; transfer to serving bowl; keep warm.
To thickened milk in skillet, add salt, pepper, cream cheese and blue
cheese; whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in cayenne and 2
tablespoons Parmesan. Crumble bacon; add to sauce. Toss with penne and
broccoli. Top with remaining Parmesan. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Value Per Serving: 556 calories, 24 g fat (13 g saturated), 22 g
protein, 63 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 657 mg sodium, 55 mg cholesterol.Recipe
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