Cheesy Bacon Pasta Bake with Broccoli Crumble

Cheesy Bacon Pasta Bake with Broccoli Crumble
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    51

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food: a creamy, dreamy farfalle pasta bake, infused with smoky bacon and topped with a delightful riced broccoli crumble for that perfect textural contrast. This is weeknight decadence at its finest!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    87 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    417 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
0 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.

02

Step
12 mins

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

03

Step
15 mins

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Let bacon cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; crumble and set aside. Drain cooked pasta and set aside.

04

Step
12 mins

Heat 2 tablespoons bacon grease in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon butter; continue cooking until sauce becomes thick and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in Gouda cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and mix pasta into the cream sauce. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

05

Step
0 mins

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl in a microwave for 20 seconds. Mix in panko bread crumbs and riced broccoli; stir very well to coat in butter. Spread mixture on top of pasta.

06

Step
15 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.

07

Step
0 mins

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

08

Step
5 mins

Continue to bake in the preheated oven until crumble is browned, about 5 minutes more.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce.
If you don't have riced broccoli, you can finely chop broccoli florets instead.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese – Gruyere or Fontina would also be delicious in this bake.

Clementina Bosco

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Bernardo Davis

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a more complete meal. It turned out great!

  • Mariela Effertz

    I substituted cheddar cheese for the Gouda and it was still amazing.

  • Deshaun Koelpin

    My kids are picky eaters, but they loved this pasta bake!

  • Tommie Oreilly

    This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The bacon and broccoli crumble added a delicious crunch.

  • Joesph Towne

    The broccoli crumble is a genius idea!

  • Nash Gerlach

    Easy to follow instructions and a really tasty meal. Will definitely make this again!

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