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Jazzed Up Bacon Sausage Pesto Penne Pasta
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Jazzed Up Bacon Sausage Pesto Penne Pasta

This Jazzed Up Bacon Sausage Pesto Penne Pasta is the perfect addition to your meal plan. Simple, savory, flavorful and delicious! 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy pasta recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 710kcal

Ingredients

For Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ¼ cups hot milk
  • ¾ cups shredded Mozarella cheese
  • ½ cup Pesto Sauce

For Meal:

  • 14 ounces Beef Kielbasa sliced
  • 5 strips bacon sliced
  • 12 ounces penne Pasta
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes

Instructions

For Sauce:

  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles, about 2 minutes. Don't let it brown, turn it down or remove from heat if needed.
  • Add hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Lower the heat and stir in shredded cheese, stirring until blended and continuing to cook for 2 more minutes. Add 1/2 cup of Barilla Pesto Sauce, stir and allow to cook for about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat, and pour over pasta.

For Meal:

  • In a large skillet, brown the bacon and sausage. Pour out the grease. Add 1 box of Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta and 3 cups of cold water. Boil for 10 minutes. Add 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained. Pour sauce into finished pasta and serve.

For Adult Version:

  • Add sauteed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, feta cheese or anything else you'd like to your finished bowl. Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 710kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 791IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 3mg