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

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.