Bell Pepper & Bacon Pasta Bake
What's more comforting than a delicious pasta dish? If I find out, I'll let you know. This Bell Pepper and Bacon Pasta Bake would be sure welcomed on a blustery cold evening. Take a look and see how it comes together.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 592kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Penne pasta
- 1 Red pepper finely died
- 1 Yellow pepper finely diced
- 1 Green Pepper finely diced
- 1 Small onion finely diced
- 1 Tomato finely diced
- 4 Strips bacon roughly chopped
- 3 Cups Marinara Sauce
- 1 1/2 Cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 Cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- Small bunch fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have ready an 8 inch round deep sided baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium to high heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir for a minute. Add the peppers and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes. Move the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the chopped tomatoes and bacon. Cook for about 5 - 7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and bacon cooked. Stir well. Add the salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Stir well and leave to cook for a further minute or so.
- Add the pasta, vegetable mixture and marinara sauce to the baking dish. Stir well. Top with cheese. Bake for around 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Bell Pepper & Bacon Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 592
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 2062mg90%
Potassium 1070mg31%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 2486IU50%
Vitamin C 134mg162%
Calcium 335mg34%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.