Description
Creamy Bacon Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, complemented by crispy bacon bits. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this pasta bake is sure to impress with its delicious flavors and inviting aroma. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a hearty meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well without rinsing.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix heavy cream, garlic powder, half of the cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg