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 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups 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.
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Rnbowgrl
Sep 15, 2017
Hmmmmm, bacon in spaghetti with cheese? I suppose my not being much of a bacon eater is probably why I think this recipe is so strange but...you had me at Grandma so I'll have to give it a try. I think I'd also have to go in the direction of fettucini noodles Edmund, and I definitely think Velveeta would be wonderful in this recipe Collegegirl91...I was actually thinking of doing the same thing.
Lynn K
Aug 10, 2017
This is such a good family dish and it is quite quick and easy to make too which is always a winner with me, lol. We added grated cheddar cheese because, well, there can never be too much cheese now can there? And to save a few minutes I crisped the bacon in the microwave which the onion and pepper was cooking. We all loved it.
Edmund K
Jul 26, 2017
In terms of comfort food, this is a great change of pace from the usual macaroni and cheese I normally make. Anything combining bacon, cheese, and pasta is worth my consideration. Just as a matter of personal taste, I think I'd opt for using fettuccine in place of regular spaghetti. I just enjoy the thicker, flatter noodles. I might also add a can of the Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies in place of the regular tomatoes just to give it some additional spice.
flowergirl
Apr 24, 2017
I love this simple pasta dish. The sauce could not be any easier to make. I think the bacon adds sucha strong and lovely flavor to it that grandma's signature dishes do.
backntyme 3759371
Jul 18, 2015
Would love a few easy recipes for a group of say 20 people. The holidays are around the corner and I would like some fast and easy meals for lunch or dinner.
Z Christensen
Jul 29, 2015
backntyme 3759371, I suppose if you like this recipe, you could always double or triple it to serve more people. It looks like it serves 8 as written.
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