Best 2 Carbonara Bake Recipes

Carbonara bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Creamy and flavorful, it combines crispy bacon, tender pasta, and a luscious sauce made from egg yolks, cheese, and black pepper. This baked pasta dish is sure to satisfy the whole family and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

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CARBONARA PASTA BAKE

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All the robust richness of pasta carbonara baked into a 13x9 casserole dish. Bacon and Parmesan cheese are the hero flavors in this hearty pasta that goes beyond the basic red-sauce bake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box (16 oz) penne pasta
1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (6 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/3 cup Cascadian Farms™ organic frozen garden peas
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in large bowl mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 cups of the Parmesan cheese, the mozzarella cheese, whipping cream, eggs, chives, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Beat with whisk until smooth. Add cooked pasta, bacon and frozen peas. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish.
Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
Uncover baking dish; bake 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 3/4 Cups, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

CARBONARA BAKE

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The flavor of spaghetti carbonara without having to need four hands to toss the pasta and pour the egg sauce on at the same time! I used skim milk, low fat dairy items and turkey bacon but feel free to use whatever fat content you want to! Also if you don't want to use the whipped cottage cheese you can use ricotta. If you are a fan of Penzey's spices try making your own Italian sausage using their Italian sausage seasoning. That's actually what I did here and mixed a Tablespoon of it into a pound of ground beef. Can't get any easier than that!

Provided by Burger Monster

Categories Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
16 ounces cottage cheese, whipped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
To prepare bechamel sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth, cook, whisking for 2 minutes; gradually add milk, stirring, until thickened; lower heat; add salt, pepper and nutmeg; remove from heat. In medium-sized bowl, beat 3 eggs; slowly add hot cream sauce to eggs; stir thoroughly so eggs don't curdle. Set aside.
Cook bacon and crumble.
Cook sausage with onion and garlic until no longer pink. Add bacon. Set aide.
Mix pasta with cottage cheese, meat mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of the bechamel. .
Pour into 9x13 greased baking pan. Pour remaining bechamel over the top.
Bake at 350* for 45 minutes or until the top is set, slightly puffed and has brown spots.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Choose fresh eggs, good quality pancetta or bacon, and a flavorful cheese.
Cook the pancetta or bacon until it is crispy: This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs should be cooked until they are just set, but still slightly runny.
Use a large baking dish: This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
Serve the carbonara bake immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Carbonara bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your carbonara bake with pancetta or bacon, peas or mushrooms, or a different type of cheese, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give carbonara bake a try.

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