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Baking the bacon a rack on top of a sheet pan for about 20mins at 400F Put the bacon on a plate lined with paper towels and crumble when it is cool.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, add a drizzle of olive oil to the water.
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Cook the pasta according to the boxes directions.
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Drain well.
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heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it.
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In a medium size saucepan, melt the butter and prepare a rue with the flour.
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Whisk in the hot/warm milk and cook for 1 minute or 2 (until thick and smooth).
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Off the heat, add all the cheese, 1 tsp salt, some pepper, and a dash nutmeg.
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Stir in the pasta and bacon.
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Pour the pasta and cheese mixture into a baking dish (13 x 9 x 2).
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Put the bread slices and basil in a food processor and pulse until there are crumbs.
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Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the pasta.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 400 F (or until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is browned on the top).
