Baked Pasta And Cheese Supreme

* Exported from MasterCook *

Baked Pasta And Cheese Supreme

Recipe By : "Favorite Brand Name Recipes"
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Cheese
Pork & Ham

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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 tomato sauce -- (8 ounces)
1 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce -- (optional)
1 1/2 Cups shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese -- (6 ounces)
1/2 Cup fresh bread crumbs -- (from 1 slice of
-- white bread)
1 Tablespoon melted butter

Preheat oven to 400F.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until
crisp; drain.
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.
Add cooked pasta and cheese to skillet; stir to coat.
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. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 4 servings
Formatted by Carole Walberg

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