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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 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
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

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.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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.