Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'n Cheese

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 1 (18 ounce) progresso™ recipe starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic or 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 4 1/2 ounces water
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, chopped
• 2 ounces american cheese, loaf shredded
• 2 1/2 ounces cooked bacon pieces
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, if desired
• progresso™ italian style panko crispy bread crumbs, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 2 meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce, milk and garlic to boiling. remove from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. stir in pasta, bacon and bell pepper. spoon into casserole.
• 3 bake uncovered 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. sprinkle with bread crumbs.