Bacon Artichoke with Penne Bake

My friend Kim gave me a cookbook recently and everything in it looks so amazing. So today I tried this recipe. Along with this recipe is a Guiltless Alfredo sauce and it is amazing. I was skeptical but honestly it is one of the bests I have had and it was super easy.
Guiltless Alfredo Sauce

2 cups low fat milk
1/3 cup ( 3 ounces ) low-fat cream cheese
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

In a blender, blend the milk, cream cheese, flour and salt until smooth and set aside.

In a large, nonstick saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic. Add the milk mixture to the pan. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes or until it comes to a simmer. Keep stirring and let it cook for a few minutes more or until the sauce thickens, about 6-7 minutes.

Once the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat. Whisk the cheese into the sauce and immediately cover.

Allow the sauce to stand for at least 10 minutes before using. It will continue to thicken upon standing. Use immediately.


Bacon Artichoke with Penne Bake

8 ounces penne or bowtie pasta
1 recipe Guiltless Alfredo sauce
2 chicken breasts, grilled and chopped
6 ounces (1/2 package) cooked bacon, chopped
1 (14 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare alfredo sauce. When pasta is done, drain and add to sauce. Toss with chicken, bacon, onions, artichokes and 1/2 cup cheese.

Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foin and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.