Ingredients

  • 3 1/4  teaspoons  salt, divided
  • 12  ounces  strozzapreti or penne pasta
  • 4  teaspoons  all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2  cups  skim milk, divided
  • 2  cups  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4  cup  sliced green onions
  • 1  teaspoon  hot sauce
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
  • 2  slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Bring 6 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155°. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper, and bacon; stir. Add pasta; toss. Spoon into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 7 minutes.

Original Recipe

{03 Jan 2010} {Tags: , }