Ninja Foodi Baked Mac and Cheese - Sprinkles & Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 3 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced in half
• 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped small
• 3/4 cup Bosc pear, chopped in small pieces
• 3/4 cup granny smith apple, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound whole wheat pasta shells*
• 4 cups + 2 tbsps water, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8oz sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 40z gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Italian style bread crumbs
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese