TLC Cooking "Baked Pasta and Cheese Supreme"

Baked Pasta and Cheese Supreme

Baked Pasta and Cheese Supreme

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:

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.
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.
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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