Description
Creamy Bacon Cheese Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines rich flavors and cozy vibes. With creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, this pasta bake is perfect for gatherings or a relaxed night in. Easy to prepare and endlessly satisfying, it will become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble, leaving some drippings.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet; heat gently. Stir in half of both cheeses until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and crumbled bacon into the sauce; mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg