Cyndie's Recipe

Greece Makaronia me Manitaria & Beikon: Baked Pasta with Mushrooms & Bacon

Category: Main Course Meals

Ingredients:

1 pound of penne pasta
1 tablespoon of margarine
2/3 pounds of bacon, cut in small pieces
2/3 pounds (10.6 ounces) of canned sliced mushrooms or mushroom pieces and stems, drained and rinsed
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
14 ounces of grated yellow cheese (one or more)
Preparation:

Cook the pasta for two minutes less than directed on the package, drain, and set aside.

Add margarine to a skillet and sauté bacon for a few minutes, then add drained mushrooms and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes longer.

Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C).

Transfer pasta to a large bowl or pan, and toss with bacon, mushrooms, and two-thirds of the cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to a 15 3/4 X 17 3/4 inch (or equivalent) pan and spread out evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake at 340°F (170°C) for about 20 minutes, until the cheese browns. Yield: serves 6-8