Easy Weeknight Bacon Mac 'N Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 (9 ounce) pouch ProgressoTM Recipe StartersTM creamy three cheese cooking sauce
8 slices American cheese, diced
1 (3 ounce) package cooked real bacon pieces or bits
Garnish, if desired:
Progresso(R) Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cooking sauce to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon; set aside. Stir in pasta and remaining bacon. If necessary, cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Mix reserved bacon with bread crumbs; sprinkle over pasta.