Cheesy Penne, Bacon and Broccoli
By eaglezfan6
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb broccoli cut into florets
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz gorgonzola cheese
- pinch of cayenne
- 3 tbsp parmesan cheese
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Bring large pot water to boiling. While water is coming to boil, saute bacon in large skillet until crispy, about 7 minutes. Remnove to paper towel to drain.
Drain all but 3 tbsp drippings from skillet. Add onion; increase heat to medium-high; cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle with flour; whisk, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth. Cooke stirring, until thickened, 2 minutes.
While onion is cooking, add penne to boiling water; cook according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes. Drain penne and broccoli; transfer to serving bowl; keep warm
To thickened milk in skillet, add salt, pepper, cream cheese, and gorgonzola cheese; whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in cayenne and 2 tbsp parmesan. Crumble bacon; add to sauce. Toss with penne and broccoli. Top with remaining parmesan.
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