How to Make Tomato and Bacon Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about a hearty, comforting pasta bake. The combination of tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, savory bacon, and melted cheese is hard to resist. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy these classic flavors, look no further than this Tomato and Bacon Pasta Bake recipe. This dish is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped bacon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet, add onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until bacon is crispy and onion is soft. Drain fat. Pour in tomato soup and stir; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine sauce with pasta in a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place under the oven broiler until sauce is thick and cheese browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    712 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 1174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 460mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 401mg