Bacon Swiss Mac and Cheese

This recipe comes from www.healthycookingworld.com and it is DELICIOUS!!! If your looking for a healthy but tastey macaroni and cheese recipe then try this.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  whole wheat penne
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
• 2  tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat swiss cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2  slices  turkey bacon, chopped

Directions

1. 1. In a large pot boil salted water and cook pasta for 8 minutes then drain and set aside.
2. 2. In a bowl mix the milk, broth and flour and whisk until flour is dissolved. Then pour the milk mixture, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a sauce pan sprayed with cooking spray and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until milk begins to thicken. Then add the swiss cheese, and parmesan cheese and continue to stir until cheese is melted (around 3 minutes).
3. 3. In a small pan sprayed with cooking spray cook the bacon pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Then set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
4. 4. Combine the pasta and cheese sauce and toss well. Then top with bacon pieces and serve.