Spinach & Bacon Pasta Bake

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prep time

30 min

total time

50 min

makes

6 servings, 1 cup (250 mL) each

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kraft

recipe by: kraft

What You Need

3 cups shell macaroni, uncooked

6 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 small onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. flour

2 cups milk

1-1/2 cups Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Shredded Cheese, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COOK macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding spinach for the last minute. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large nonstick skillet until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet.

ADD onions to skillet; cook and stir with whisk 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring just to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese; cook and stir until melted. Add bacon; mix well.

DRAIN macaroni mixture. Add to sauce; mix well. Spoon into 2-L casserole; top with remaining cheese.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.