Bacon Swiss Mac And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb whole wheat penne
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat swiss cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 slices turkey bacon, chopped

Preparation

1. In a large pot boil salted water and cook pasta for 8 minutes then drain and set aside.
2. In a bowl mix the milk, broth and flour and whisk until flour is dissolved. Then pour the milk mixture, garlic powder, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a sauce pan sprayed with cooking spray and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until milk begins to thicken. Then add the swiss cheese, and parmesan cheese and continue to stir until cheese is melted (around 3 minutes).
3. In a small pan sprayed with cooking spray cook the bacon pieces over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until crispy. Then set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
4. Combine the pasta and cheese sauce and toss well. Then top with bacon pieces and serve.