BACON MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

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This very rich and creamy. A nice and cozy casserole to sit down and eat with the family. We like to have a salad and garlic bread with this. Sooooo good it warms your heart and soul.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces radiatore, uncooked
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup shallot, sliced
8 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 ounces morels, chopped
2 ounces bacon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup asiago cheese, grated (divided)
cooking spray
fresh thyme sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • reheat oven to 375°.
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  • Drain well. Set cooked pasta aside.
  • Cook bacon and set aside to cool.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic; sauté 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add sherry; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place flour in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Add pasta and mushroom mixture to cheese mixture, crumble in the bacon, tossing well to combine.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 420.4, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.8

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