Baked Pasta and Cheese Supreme Recipe

8 Ounces uncooked fusilli pasta

8 Ounces uncooked bacon -- diced

1/2 onion -- chopped

2 Cloves garlic -- minced

2 Teaspoons dried oregano -- divided

1 Can tomato sauce -- (8 ounces)

1 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce -- (optional)

1 1/2 Cups shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese -- (6 ounces)

1/2 Cup fresh bread crumbs -- (from 1 slice of

-- white bread) 1 Tablespoon melted butter

Preheat oven to 400F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain. Add onion, garlic and 1 teaspoon oregano to skillet; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add cooked pasta and cheese to skillet; stir to coat. Combine bread crumbs, remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and melted butter in small bowl; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake about 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish, if desired. Makes 4 servings Formatted by Carole Walberg