Rigatoni Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg rigatoni
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 (3-oz) pkg crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan; whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until thick.
- Combine pasta, beaten egg, and heavy cream; spoon half of pasta into a greased small baking dish.
- Layer with pasta sauce, ¾ cup cheese, remaining pasta, white sauce, and then ¾ cup cheese and bacon.
- Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with basil.
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