For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce while it's simmering. Feel free to substitute pancetta for bacon if desired. Ensure the spaghetti is evenly distributed in the baking dish for uniform cooking. If the sauce becomes too thick during baking, add a splash of chicken broth to thin it out.
Creamy Bacon Pasta Bake
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS9
Indulge in this incredibly comforting pasta bake, where crispy bacon meets a rich, creamy sauce, creating the perfect symphony of flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate37 g
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Cholesterol146 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat26 g
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Sodium2103 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat48 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Gather all ingredients.
02
Step
25 mins
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Scatter bacon evenly over the bottom of a 13-x-9-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring twice during cooking, until bacon is crispy and fat has rendered (20-25 minutes). Remove from the oven and transfer bacon to a small paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
03
Step
5 mins
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the baking dish. Add onion, tomato paste, and crushed red pepper to reserved hot bacon fat in the baking dish and stir until onion is well coated in tomato paste.
04
Step
45 mins
Add chicken broth, cream, wine, salt, 3/4 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, and stir to combine. Spread spaghetti into broth mixture and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), uncovered, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until spaghetti is tender, has absorbed most of the sauce, and the sauce has thickened (40-45 minutes).
05
Step
5 mins
Remove and top with 1/4 cup of the reserved bacon, remaining 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley.
06
StepServe immediately, garnishing each serving with more reserved bacon, as desired.
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Gardner Veum
Jul 1, 2025I made this for a weeknight dinner, and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved it!
Mauricio Wintheiser
Jun 26, 2025The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Juliana Gottlieb
Jun 22, 2025This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Dorthy Wiegand
Jun 22, 2025I added some mushrooms and spinach to the sauce for extra veggies, and it was delicious!
Camylle Raynor
Jun 21, 2025Next time, I might try using a different type of pasta, like penne or rigatoni.
Rachelle Olson
Jun 13, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! The bacon is perfectly crispy, and the sauce is so rich and creamy.