Modified from Cooking for 2
1 cup uncooked penne pasta
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp butter
4 ½ tsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk (2%)
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skilled coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion and garlic until tender; set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
Drain pasta. Add pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Makes 2 servings.