Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 lb. 450g Rigatoni-style pasta
  • 8 oz. extra sharp cheese (cut or sliced)
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1/2 lb bacon ((fried or baked), medium chop)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an oven-safe 2-quart baking dish with a non-stick coating. Boil the pastaa per package directions, minus 1 mintue.
  • Meanwhile, prepare rue by heating skillet over medium-low heat. Place cheese and cream in the skillet, add mustard and salt, stir until melted. Add flour to rue, stir to thicken slightly.
  • Place cooked pasta in large mixing bowl, add rue and bacon and gently mix together until well combined and pasta is evenly coated.
  • Place mixture in a prepared baking pan and bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes Add additional cream or milk throughout the baking process if pasta appears drys.