Cheesy Baked Fettuccine With Bacon

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Cheesy Baked Fettuccine With Bacon - A perfect combination of creamy, cheesy and flavorful pasta dish
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb fettuccine pasta
1 lb bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion , chopped
2 teaspoons garlic , minced
1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons parsley , minced
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
812
Sugar
11g
Fat
43g
Cheesy Baked Fettuccine With Bacon is an Italian-American dish, perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings. The dish is easy to prepare and is a crowd-pleaser. Thin and flat fettuccine pasta is baked with a flavorful tomato sauce, crispy bacon and lots of cheese, making a creamy, cheesy and flavorful dish. This dish is perfect for those who love cheesy pasta and bacon. Those who are on a low-carb or low-fat diet should consume it in moderation.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, drain and crumble.
3.Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
4.In the same skillet used for the bacon, melt butter. Add garlic and onion, cook until tender and then add the diced tomatoes.
5.Add marinara sauce, bacon, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture and mix well.
6.Combine cooked pasta with the tomato mixture and stir.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together the mozzarella, colby-monterey jack and ricotta cheese.
8.Add half of the cheese mixture to the pasta and tomato sauce, and gently mix together.
9.Pour the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish.
10.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11.Uncover and sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over the top of the pasta and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12.Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
13.

PROS

The creamy, cheesy and flavorful combination of fettuccine pasta and bacon will surely satisfy your cravings.

This dish is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and bacon content, therefore, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The fettuccine pasta in this dish is a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, which can help sustain energy and promote good digestion.
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, which are antioxidants associated with improving heart health and reducing cancer risk.
Bacon, on the other hand, is high in sodium and saturated fat so it should be consumed in moderation.

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