Best 7 Bacon Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion? Look no further than bacon alfredo pasta bake! This tantalizing dish combines the irresistible flavors of crispy bacon, creamy alfredo sauce, and al dente pasta, all topped with a golden crust of melted cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a pasta bake that will leave your taste buds dancing. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate bacon alfredo pasta bake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BACON ALFREDO PASTA BAKE



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Bacon Alfredo Pasta Bake recipe is a creamy pasta dish loaded with cheese and smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce. Delicious comfort food that the whole family will go crazy for!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. pasta (short cut, i.e. Penne)
2 cups Ragu Alfredo sauce
8 oz. sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
15 oz. ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups good-quality mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup Panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until just al dente, according to box instructions.
  • Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. This will stop the cooking process.
  • Mix pasta with the Ragu Alfredo sauce, sour cream/Greek yogurt and crumbled bacon.
  • Mix together the ricotta, garlic, eggs, Parmesan and parsley in a bowl until combined.
  • Sprinkle the pasta/sauce mix with salt and pepper, to your liking.
  • Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta mixture and stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Pour pasta into a 9x13 baking/casserole dish.
  • Top evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over everything.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until set and edges are bubbly (might take a little longer depending on how hot your oven cooks).
  • For a crispy top, broil at 450 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown and breadcrumbs turn a golden brown. I like to do this. Keep a good eye on it during the broiling to be sure the cheese doesn't burn. Serve warm. Enjoy!

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
  • Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
  • Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
  • Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
  • Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
  • Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 9 grams

BAKED PUMPKIN GOAT CHEESE ALFREDO WITH BACON



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This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for the recipe! -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
TOPPINGS:
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package instructions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add the next six ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until reduced, 6-8 minutes. Add sage. Remove from heat., Drain pasta; gently stir into cream sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon, goat cheese and Parmesan. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover pasta; bake until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BACON CHICKEN ALFREDO



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"I had a rich pasta dish similar to this at a restaurant," recalls Dana Simmons of Lancaster, Ohio. " It was so unique that i tried to duplicate it at home a few days later. This is remarkably close, but not as fussy because it uses ready-made ingredients rather than being made from scratch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared Alfredo sauce
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings., Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in the drippings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. , Drain fettuccine; stir into a skillet. Add the Alfredo sauce, spinach, Italian seasoning and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Fat 38g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

BACON ALFREDO PENNE PASTA



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Serve up our Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta for a flavorful entrée at tonight's dinner. Our creamy Bacon Alfredo Penne Pasta is made with whole wheat pasta, bacon crumbles, roasted red peppers and Neufchatel cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sauces & Condiments

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1 Tbsp. oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 cup CLASSICO Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, finely chopped
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1/4 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Reserve 1 Tbsp. parsley for later use. Add remaining parsley to skillet along with all remaining ingredients; cook 3 to 5 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and pasta sauce mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Add pasta; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 6 g

CHICKEN, SPINACH & BACON ALFREDO PASTA BAKE



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Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We've used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 smoked streaky bacon rashers
1 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ tsp dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chicken stock cube
1 heaped tbsp plain flour
300ml double cream
500g short pasta (we used rigatoni)
100g parmesan, grated
2 tsp Dijon mustard
100g baby spinach, roughly chopped
large handful of fresh or dried breadcrumbs
3 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Put the bacon rashers on a baking tray lined with foil and grill for 5 mins on each side until crisp. Leave to cool, then roughly chop.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or high-sided frying pan over a high heat. Season the chicken, then brown on both sides. Sprinkle over the oregano and add the garlic, then stir for another minute. Crumble in the stock cube and add 250ml water.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat to low-medium. Cook until the chicken is tender, about 15-20 mins, topping up with more water if the pan looks dry. Transfer the chicken to a board using tongs, then shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the sauce.
  • Whisk the flour into the cooking juices in the pan, turn up the heat and keep stirring until you have a smooth paste that clings to the chicken. Add 500ml water and the cream, then simmer, stirring occasionally for 8-10 mins, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for about 10 mins until it is just cooked but retains some bite. Drain.
  • Add most of the parmesan, the mustard, spinach and half the chopped bacon to the sauce, then season to taste, if needed. Stir until the spinach has wilted, then stir in the cooked pasta.
  • Tip the mixture into a large baking dish. Mix the breadcrumbs with the remaining parmesan and scatter over the top along with the tomatoes and remaining chopped bacon. The unbaked dish can now be frozen for up to two months (see below).
  • To cook straightaway, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bake for 35-40 mins, or until the top is golden and crunchy and the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

THE BEST BAKED ALFREDO SPAGHETTI



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This is an amazingly cheese-rich dish. I love making this to take to friends' homes as a drop off meal. It gets rave reviews every time! The recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the Mall of America called Tucci Benucch. I attended the restaurant at a business meeting and they gave us a recipe for the baked spaghetti that I have made a few changes to. My husband prefers it without the marinara/meatball topping, but if you're looking to stretch the recipe that's a great way to do it.

Provided by ardomagala

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Baked

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 pound spaghetti
1 pound shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce (such as Ragu®)
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar marinara sauce, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir provolone cheese blend, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, drained spaghetti, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs together in a bowl. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove foil from baking dish and top spaghetti with remaining Alfredo sauce.
  • Stir marinara sauce and meatballs together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until meatballs are heated through, 15 to 25 minutes. Spoon meatballs and marinara over baked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 139.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1259.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh, flavorful bacon, cheese, and milk.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will add a nice smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Use a good quality Alfredo sauce: You can make your own Alfredo sauce or use a jarred sauce. If you are using a jarred sauce, be sure to add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese to it.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Bake the pasta until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will help to create a nice crust on top of the dish.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Bacon Alfredo Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bacon and Alfredo sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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