Ingredients
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1
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6
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1
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1/4
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2
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3
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6
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3
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2
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4
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1
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1
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2
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1/2
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1/4
Directions
Copia’s Penne Pasta and Cheese Casserole, This is most definitely not healthy food – but for a once in a blue moon splurge it’s fabulous!! Recipe shared by rolo123 at allrecipes We’re not really breakfast eaters, so used the full pound of bacon in this You know, so it wouldn’t go to waste Yep , This is most definitely not healthy food – but for a once in a blue moon splurge it’s fabulous!! Recipe shared by rolo123 at allrecipes We’re not really breakfast eaters, so used the full pound of bacon in this You know, so it wouldn’t go to waste Yep
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Steps
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Preheat an Oven to 350 Degrees F (175 Degrees C). |
2
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Fill a Large Pot With Lightly Salted Water and Bring to a Rolling Boil Over High Heat. Once the Water Is Boiling, Stir in the Penne, and Return to a Boil. Cook the Pasta Uncovered, Stirring Occasionally, Until the Pasta Has Cooked Through, but Is Still Firm to the Bite, About 11 Minutes. Drain Well in a Colander Set in the Sink. |
3
Done
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Place the Bacon in a Large, Deep Skillet, and Cook Over Medium-High Heat, Turning Occasionally, Until Evenly Browned, About 10 Minutes. Drain the Bacon Slices on a Paper Towel-Lined Plate, and Reserve the Remaining Bacon Drippings in a Small Bowl. Crumble the Bacon Into a Bowl, Then Mix in the Panko Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Chopped Parsley. Set Aside. |
4
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Heat the Olive Oil in a Skillet Over Medium Heat. Stir in the Garlic and Shallots; Cook and Stir Until the Shallots Have Softened and Turned Translucent, About 5 Minutes. Stir in the Bacon Drippings and Flour. Cook and Stir For 1 Minute, Then Whisk in the Heavy Cream and Thyme. Continue to Cook and Stir Until Reduced by 1/3. Add Monterey Jack Cheese and Cheddar Cheese, Stirring Until Cheeses Have Melted. Season With Salt and Pepper. Stir in the Penne Pasta. Transfer the Pasta Mixture to a 9x13-Inch Baking Dish. Sprinkle With the Bread Crumb Mixture. |
5
Done
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Bake in the Preheated Oven Until Bread Crumbs Have Browned and the Sauce Is Bubbly, About 25 Minutes. |