Ricotta And Bacon Pasta Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

13.75 oz penne
3 1/2 tbsp butter
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp
2 cups milk
2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
5.25 oz baby spinach
8.75 oz fresh ricotta cheese
None None salad, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter over high heat. Saute bacon for 2-3 mins, until golden. Add flour and cook for 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 mins. Add Parmesan. Season.
Toss sauce with pasta, spinach and 1/2 the ricotta cheese. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Crumble remaining ricotta over top. Bake for 25-30 mins, until golden brown.
Serve with salad.