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Bacon Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 reheat oven to 375°.
Step #2 Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt & fat.
Step #3 Drain well.
Step #4 Set cooked pasta aside.
Step #5 Cook bacon & set aside to cool.
Step #6 Melt butter In a large-ish nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step #7 Add shallots; sauté 3 mins.
Step #8 Add mushrooms, 1 tbsp thyme, salt, pepper, & garlic; sauté 8 mins or until mushrooms are tender.
Step #9 Add sherry; cook 1 min, stirring frequently.
Step #10 Remove from heat.
Step #11 Place flour in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; slowly add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Step #12 Bring mixture to a boil; cook 1 min or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Step #13 Remove from heat; add 1/2 c cheese, stirring until melted.
Step #14 Add pasta & mushroom mixture to cheese mixture, crumble in the bacon, tossing well to mix.
Step #15 Spoon pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 c cheese.
Step #16 Bake at 375° for 30 mins or until cheese melts & begins to brown.
Step #17 Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
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