Shortcut Mac 'n' Cheese with Crispy Bacon and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
6 slices
bacon
1 large
sweet potato
1 tbsp.
olive oil
2 tsp.
fresh thyme
Kosher salt and pepper
Spices and Seasonings
12 oz.
mezzi or regular rigatoni
1/2 c.
mascarpone cheese
3 oz.
extra-sharp Cheddar
Instructions
1
Arrange bacon on a baking sheet; roast until crispy, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.
2
Toss sweet potato with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 12 minutes, then toss and roast until tender, 6 to 9 minutes more.
3
Cook pasta per package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain.
4
In the pot, combine pasta with mascarpone until coated. Stir in cheddar until melted, adding reserved liquid if needed. Add sweet potatoes and bacon. Serve with extra thyme.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
1780 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
204 g
Fat:
80 g
Fiber:
13 g
Protein:
48 g
Sugar:
11 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
10 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Total:
35 minutes