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January 3, 2016 By Julia Pinney Leave a Comment

Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini

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Sometimes you just need a great pasta dish. This Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini could be just what you’re looking for. Tender pasta noodles wrapped up in a creamy Gouda cheese sauce with salty bacon, zucchini and red peppers. A dish you can made in advance, pop in the fridge and bake just before serving. A great mid week dinner for the whole family.

over head view of the fusilli pasta bake with bacon and zucchini
Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini

Comfort food at it’s best! Much like my Bowtie Pasta and Broccoli Bake and the Tomato & Mozzarella Baked Penne, this one’s a keeper! This was a cleaning out the fridge for lunch dish and it was delicious. Sometimes the tastiest dishes come from what’s left in the fridge. The addition of bacon gave this pasta dish a nice smoky flavour that I really loved. I don’t use bacon much at all, but was reminded of how much I like it!!!

The fusilli pasta bake with bacon and zucchini in a serving dish
Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini

Notes About The Pasta Dish

  • This pasta dish uses cream and cheese, however it’s isn’t and overly creamy dish.
  • If you would prefer a creamier dish, I would suggest doubling the amount of cream and adding maybe 1/2 cup more cheese.
  • I used Gouda cheese in this recipe but you could use Cheddar or a mix of Gouda and parmesan cheese.
fusilli pasta bake with bacon and spaghetti on a white plate
Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Spaghetti

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Bell pepper nad bacon pasta bake in a serving dish
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Tomato and Zucchini Oven Baked Pasta
BOWTIE PASTA AND BROCCOLI BAKE IN A TERRA COTTA DISH
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Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon & Zucchini

Sometimes you just need a great pasta dish. This Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini could be just what you're looking for. Tender pasta noodles wrapped up in a creamy Gouda cheese sauce with salty bacon, zucchini and red peppers. A dish you can made in advance, pop in the fridge and bake just before serving. A great mid week dinner for the whole family.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: bacon, Pasta, zucchini
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 760kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 14 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 Cup cream
  • 2 Cups Gouda cheese grated & divided
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Small bunch of fresh chopped basil
  • 1 Red pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 Zucchini diced into about 1 inch pieces
  • 4 Strips bacon
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, grease a 8 x 5 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Add the peppers and zucchini and cook stirring occasionally for about 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Reserve the skillet and cook the bacon for about 2 minutes per side. Remove bacon, drain on kitchen towels and roughly chop it up.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter until it bubbles and then add in the cream. Bring to a soft boil and reduce heat to low. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and whisk to completely melt it into the cream. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and add the fresh basil.
  • Cook pasta al dente. Remove and drain.
  • Pour the pasta in you baking dish. Add the vegetables and bacon and stir well. Pour over sauce and give a good stir. Top with extra grated Gouda cheese and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and serve straight away.
Nutrition Facts
Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon & Zucchini
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 760 Calories from Fat 450
% Daily Value*
Fat 50g77%
Saturated Fat 27g169%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 159mg53%
Sodium 782mg34%
Potassium 412mg12%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1777IU36%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 599mg60%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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