Barilla® Bacon Mac & Cheese
Barilla® Bacon Mac & Cheese
40 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Pasta Shells
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla® Classic Medium Shells pasta
Macaroni & Cheese Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
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 |
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
- Cook time 8–9 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box