Easy Baked Pasta and Cheese Recipe | Comfort Food Classic

Baked Pasta and Cheese Supreme

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces uncooked fusilli pasta 8 ounces uncooked bacon, diced 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional) 1‑1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (from 1 slice of white bread) 1 tablespoon melted butter

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain.
2. Add onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon oregano to skillet; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce, if desired. Add cooked pasta and cheese to skillet; stir to coat.
3. Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and melted butter in small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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