1 tbsp dried basil, sliced or 1/4 c fresh basil, sliced .
1/2 c grated Fontina cheese .
1/4 c parmesan cheese .
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas, thawed
Directions
Step #1 Preheat oven to 400°F
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step #2 Boil pasta, uncovered, for about 5 to 6 mins, stirring every once in awhile, until the pasta is al dente.
Step #3 Remove from heat, drain the pasta, & then return the pasta to the pot.
Step #4 Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over med-heat/flame in a heavy skillet.
Step #5 Add the onion & sauté until soft & lightly brown, about 3 mins; remove this from heat, & add the onion to the pasta.
Step #6 Cook bacon strips in the same skillet until crisp, set on a paper towel to drain.
Step #7 Once cool, crumble into small pieces, & add to the pasta.
Step #8 Add the chicken broth, peas, parmesan cheese & salt & pepper to the pasta, parsley, egg, ricotta cheese, basil, & stir this to mix.
Step #9 Transfer pasta to a 7x11 casserole dish.
Step #10 Sprinkle top Fontina cheese & bread crumbs on top & bake in oven for 10 to 15 mins until the cheese has melted & the bread crumbs have turned a golden brown.
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