Thursday, January 17, 2013

Bacon & Pea Macaroni and Cheese

This dish may sound a little strange, but trust me it is absolutely delicious. It's incredibly filling, so you don't need anything with it and it is great comfort food.

Bacon & Pea Macaroni and Cheese
Adapted by: http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/14350/

Ingredients
8 oz penne pasta (I use whole wheat or whole grain varieties)
8 oz frozen peas
4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
dash of hot sauce
4 oz reduced-fat cheddar, shredded
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
-In a saute pan, cook bacon until crisp and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain grease off and set aside.
-Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water, according to directions on package.
-Add frozen peas to the pasta and water when you have one minute left to cook the pasta.
-Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta/pea mixture.
-Return the pasta and peas to the pot.
-Add 1/4 cup pasta water, the yogurt, a few dashes of hot sauce, and 1/3 of the grated cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
-Stir in remaining cheese, a handful at a time, to prevent clumping. Stir until melted.
-Add addtional pasta water, as necessary, to thin and melt the cheese sauce.
-Season with salt and pepper
-Add bacon and stir well

Enjoy! :)

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