Creamy Cheesy Broccoli And Bacon Pasta Bake
It’s hard to resist a cheesy pasta dish, especially when it’s loaded with broccoli and bacon. This creamy broccoli and bacon pasta bake is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It’s easy to make and hearty enough to satisfy even the biggest appetite. So dig in and enjoy!
Pasta bake with cream cheese, broccoli and bacon
I have two sons, and they have both different tastes. One likes tomatoes, and the other likes dairy. Usually, I make pasta dishes with tomato sauce as this is my favourite one to go for, but sometimes we have to mix it up a little, so everyone gets to eat what they like. So in this dish, there are no tomatoes, just pure cream cheesiness!
Creamy mushrooms and bacon pasta bake
This pasta bake is super creamy and full of flavour. The bacon and broccoli make it so hearty and filling, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is great for a winter meal, and it’s sure to please everyone at the table. And if you’re not a fan of broccoli, you can always add some fried mushrooms to the mix. Trust me, this pasta bake is worth trying!
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Why you’ll love this broccoli and bacon pasta bake
There are a few things that make pasta bakes so great.
For one, they’re usually pretty easy to make. You don’t have to be a master chef to whip up a tasty pasta bake.
They’re also generally pretty hearty and filling, making them perfect for a winter meal.
And last but not least, they’re just plain delicious. There’s nothing quite like a cheesy, saucy pasta bake. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 Onions (chopped in food processor)
- 3 Rashers of Bacon
- 1 Broccoli head (chopped in food processor)
- 1 Red Pepper
- 3 Cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 200 g Cream Cheese
- 250 g Creme Fraiche
- 1 tsp Bouillion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 250 g Cheese (Grated)
- 450 g Pasta Spirals
How to make pasta bake with broccoli and bacon
- Cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
- Add some oil to a frying pan and turn to medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds for a minute, add the onions and fry until soft, then add the chopped bacon. Fry for 2 -3 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli and red pepper and stir. Add the garlic, creme fraiche and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly. Add some boiled water to loosen the texture if it feels a bit thick. Add the bouillon powder and black pepper and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is about cooked.
- Add the pasta to the creamy veg and mix through, then transfer to an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Try my Creamy Leek and Potato Bake for a vegetarian option, or add mushroom stroganoff to the pasta.
Creamy Cheesy Broccoli And Bacon Pasta Bake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Onions (chopped in food processor)
- 3 Rashers of Bacon
- 1 Broccoli head (chopped in food processor)
- 1 Red Pepper
- 3 Cloves of garlic (chopped)
- 200 g Cream Cheese
- 250 g Creme Fraiche
- 1 tsp Bouillion Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 250 g Cheese (Grated)
- 450 g Pasta Spirals
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
- Add some oil to a frying pan and turn to medium heat. Fry the cumin seeds for a minute then add the onions and fry until soft, then add the chopped bacon. Fry for 2 -3 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli and red pepper and stir. Add the garlic, creme fraiche and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly. If it feels a bit thick, add some boiled water to loosen the texture. Add the boullion powder and black pepper and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is about cooked.
- Add the pasta to the creamy veg and mix through, then transfer to an oven-proof dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.