Cheesy Bacon Pasta
This cheese and bacon pasta bake is your new weeknight dinner hero.
Cheesy bacon pasta is one of those recipes that is so rich and comforting that you'll be a little disappointed that you didn't make it sooner.
Velvety yellow cheese coats pasta that's bursting with delicious ingredients. Crisp bacon, crunchy red bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes combine for a bite of texture heaven. You'll be hungry for another bite as soon as you've finished the first.
This cheesy bacon pasta is a true crowd pleaser. You can bet that everyone in your family will look forward to seeing this on the menu! Pasta is generally a popular dinner item, and adding bacon and cheese just seals the deal.
Pasta casserole recipes like this pair perfectly with crunchy green salad and a side of crusty bread. With a dinner this easy, you won't even mind when it's your turn to cook.
Serves8
Cooking Time40 min
Cooking MethodCasserole, Oven
Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 ounce bacon, chopped
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans condensed cheese soup
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Cheesy Bacon Pasta Recipe
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 Tablespoon salt and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 7 minutes or as package directs. Drain.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet saut the bacon over medium heat until it is just beginning to crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour out accumulated bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
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Add onion and bell pepper into the skillet, return to medium high and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth and soup, stirring until well combined. Add spaghetti and the reserved bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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If the pan you used is ovenproof you can simply smooth the mixture and place it directly into the oven. If not, pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes.