Canuck-a-roni Delight—Dinner for 4

Canuck-a-roni Delight is a comforting dinner dish that combines Italian and Canadian flavors. This classic pasta meal features a rich, creamy sauce with Canadian bacon and cheese, served over perfectly cooked pasta. Satisfying and delicious, it’s the ultimate fusion of two beloved cuisines.

Meal Type

Dinner

Cuisine

Fusion
Italian
Canadian

Servings

4

Food Stars

Pasta
Bacon
Cheese

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations
Canuck-A-Roni

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 lb pasta, such as penne or fusilli
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Canadian bacon, diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Fill the large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat
  2. Add 1 lb of pasta to the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions for al dente texture
  3. While the pasta is cooking, use the cutting board and chef’s knife to chop 1/2 cup onion, mince 2 cloves of garlic, and dice 1 cup Canadian bacon
  4. Once the pasta is cooked, use the colander to drain it and set aside
  5. In the large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat
  6. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon until softened (about 3 minutes)
  7. Add diced Canadian bacon to the skillet and cook until lightly browned (about 5 minutes)
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the mixture in the skillet, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes
  9. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk into the skillet mixture until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes)
  10. Stir in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp dried basil, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano into the sauce
  11. Remove skillet from heat and add cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, stirring well to combine
  12. Use a grater to shred both mozzarella cheese (15 cups) and cheddar cheese (15 cups)
  13. Preheat oven broiler on high setting while mixing half of shredded mozzarella cheese and half of shredded cheddar cheese into pasta mixture until evenly distributed
  14. Transfer pasta mixture into an oven-safe dish or pan suitable for broiling
  15. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese evenly across surface of pasta mixture
  16. Place dish under broiler for about 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly; watch closely as broilers can burn food quickly if unattended
  17. Remove dish from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving

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Beti’s Reflections

It all started on a chilly evening when I was craving something warm and comforting. As I rummaged through my pantry, I stumbled upon a delightful fusion of Italian and Canadian flavors that would soon become my go-to comfort dish: Canuck-a-roni Delight! This cheesy pasta bake is the ultimate combination of Italian Canadian fusion, featuring a rich, creamy sauce with Canadian bacon and cheese served over perfectly cooked pasta.

This Canuck-a-roni Delight recipe serves four people and is perfect for those who love indulging in cheesy goodness. However, if you have allergies to cheese or are looking for vegan pasta dishes, this might not be the best option for you.

The key ingredients in this delicious dish include 1 lb of pasta (such as penne or fusilli), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup diced Canadian bacon, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, a blend of seasonings (salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano), and a generous helping of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Each ingredient plays an essential role in creating the perfect balance of flavors in this baked fusilli penne masterpiece.

To create your own Canuck-a-roni Delight at home, start by boiling your pasta until al dente. While the pasta cooks, chop your onion and garlic and dice your Canadian bacon. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until softened before adding the Canadian bacon to cook until lightly browned. Next comes the flour to thicken up your sauce before gradually whisking in milk to create a smooth consistency. Stir in your seasonings before adding the cooked pasta into the sauce mixture. Now it’s time for that cheesy goodness! Mix half of both shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the pasta mixture before transferring it to an oven-safe dish. Top with the remaining cheese and broil until melted and bubbly. Voilà! Your cheesy Canadian bacon pasta is ready to be devoured.

In conclusion, this Canuck-a-roni Delight recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for a warm, comforting meal that combines the best of Italian and Canadian cuisine. With its creamy sauce, Canadian bacon, and gooey cheese over perfectly cooked pasta, it’s no wonder this dish has become a favorite in TheKitchen.ai community. So go ahead, indulge in this delicious Italian style Canadian pasta and let us know how much you love it!

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