Name: Barilla® Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® BlueMedium Shells; 1 cauliflower, cut into small florets; 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Cup crispy bacon, crumbled; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla^® Bacon Mac & Cheese

40 minutes

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Ingredients

6 servings

1Box Barilla^® BlueMedium Shells

1cauliflower, cut into small florets

5tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Cup crispy bacon, crumbled

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and preheat oven to 425° F.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a medium bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a cookie sheet. Roast in the oven until slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy and remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and save ½ cup of the cooking water.

Step 5

Add cauliflower and ½ cup of cooking water to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese and parsley. Top with crispy bacon before serving.

Medium Shells

With a shape that resembles a seashell, it is easy to see how the locals in the seaside communities of Naples and Genoa got their inspiration in the creation of Medium Shells, or Mezzo Conchiglie. Its graceful, concave shape is covered in ridges. Barilla^® Medium Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Medium Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Medium Shells

Shape

Medium Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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