Jazzed Up Bacon Sausage Pesto Penne Pasta

• Meat

  • 5 strips Bacon
  • 1 14oz package Beef kielbasa

• Produce

  • 1 can Tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1/2 Barilla pesto sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 12 oz. box Barilla pronto penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk, hot
  • 3/4 cup Mozarella cheese

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1¼ cups hot milk
• ¾ cup shredded Mozarella cheese
• ½ Barilla Pesto Sauce
• 1 14oz package of Beef Kielbasa, sliced
• 5 strips of bacon, sliced
• 1 12 oz. box of Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta
• 3 cups of cold water
• 1 can of diced tomatoes

Directions

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles, about 2 minutes. Dont 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 ½ cup of Barilla Pesto Sauce, stir and allow to cook for about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat, and pour over pasta.
• 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.
• Add sauteed onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, feta cheese or anything else youd like to your finished bowl. Yum!