Spinach and Bacon Mac 'n Cheese

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe is from Betty Crocker."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 709.77 ml uncooked bow tie pasta, pasta (farfalle, 8 oz)
• 226.79 g sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
• 29.58 ml butter
• 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
• 59.14 ml all-purpose flour
• 1.23 ml salt
• 1.23 ml pepper
• 473.18 ml milk
• 473.18 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz)
• 170.09 g bag fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

directions

1. In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; remove to paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
3. In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter and reserved bacon drippings over medium heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in flour, salt and pepper with whisk until smooth. Stir in milk; heat to boiling. Stir in cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
4. Pour cheese sauce over pasta; stir until coated. Stir in spinach. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon; stir remaining bacon into pasta mixture. Divide pasta mixture among 6 serving bowls; garnish with reserved bacon.