Blt Creamy Mac 'N' Cheese (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Name: Blt Creamy Mac 'N' Cheese (Rachael Ray)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; 1 lb ziti pasta (may sub penne); extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (EVOO); 6 slices bacon, chopped; 2 leeks, trimmed halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; two 3-ounce bricks cream cheese, cut into pieces; 1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese (may sub parmigiano-reggiano); 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 cups baby arugula; 1 cup basil leaves, torn; 1/2 lemon, juice of; drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

salt
1 lb ziti pasta (may sub penne)
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (EVOO)
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 leeks, trimmed halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
two 3-ounce bricks cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese (may sub parmigiano-reggiano)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup basil leaves, torn
1/2 lemon, juice of
drizzle extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat the oven to 500u00b0. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water.
2
While the pasta is working, in a large skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the leeks and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute. Stir in the cream cheese until melted. Stir in half of the shredded cheese, then the reserved pasta cooking water.
3
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss. Pile into a casserole and top with the tomatoes and remaining shredded cheese. Bake until browned on top, 7 to 8 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, toss the arugula and basil with the lemon juice and a drizzle of EVOO. Serve on top of the pasta.

930

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 1 lb ziti pasta (may sub penne), extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (EVOO), 6 slices bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Blt Creamy Mac 'N' Cheese (Rachael Ray) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blt Creamy Mac 'N' Cheese (Rachael Ray)

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