carrot and mushroom casserole with bacon

How To Make carrot and mushroom casserole with bacon

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat the bottom and sides of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Add shaved Parmesan cheese.
• Step 3
  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots and saute for 6 minutes or until are tender. Season with roasted garlic and herb seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Step 4
  Cook cavatappi pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Step 5
  In a medium saucepan, heat the margarine over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped red onions. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Step 6
  Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the milk, red pepper flakes and sea salt/black pepper.
• Step 7
  Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in sauteed carrots.
• Step 8
  Add the cooked pasta. Gently fold to combine. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Add the cooked bacon bits and remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
• Step 9
  Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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