*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Baked Pasta And Cheese Supreme

Recipe By     : "Favorite Brand Name Recipes"
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Cheese
                Pork & Ham

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      Ounces        uncooked fusilli pasta
   8      Ounces        uncooked bacon -- diced
     1/2                onion -- chopped
   2      Cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      Teaspoons     dried oregano -- divided
   1      Can           tomato sauce -- (8 ounces)
   1      Teaspoon      hot pepper sauce -- (optional)
   1 1/2  Cups          shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese -- (6 ounces)
     1/2  Cup           fresh bread crumbs -- (from 1 slice of
                        -- white bread)
   1      Tablespoon    melted butter

Preheat oven to 400F.  
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.  
Meanwhile, cook bacon in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until
crisp; drain.  
Add onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon oregano to skillet; cook and stir about
3 minutes or until onion is tender.  Stir in tomato sauce and hot pepper
sauce.  
Add cooked pasta and cheese to skillet; stir to coat.  
Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and melted butter in
small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture.  
Bake about 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.  Garnish, if desired.  
Makes 4 servings
Formatted by Carole Walberg 

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