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Cheese and Bacon Pasta

Cheese and Bacon Pasta is a warming welcoming delight. Full of flavour and texture and ready within 15 minutes. A simple dish of onions, garlic, bacon, cheese and pasta with a little milk. I like to use rigatoni for this recipe as the sauce sticks to it perfectly. However any pasta works with this dish. Most item you will have in you larder and fridge already. I serve this as a main dish normally but also as a special snack for me or when the children pop round.

Cheese and Bacon Pasta

Cheese and Bacon Pasta

Lovely simple dish that is both fast and filling. Always ready for those overcast days.
4.89 from 123 votes
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Course: Main Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bacon, Cheese, Cheese and Bacon Pasta, Eggs, Pasta, Rigatoni
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 814kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Place a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the streaky bacon and cook until lovely and brown. The fat will render.
    4 rashers streaky bacon
  • Place a large pan of salted water on a high heat and bring to the boil.
  • Remove the bacon and pat off any excess fat. Slice into small pieces for later.
  • Add the rigatoni to the boiling water and cook according to the packet instructions.
    300 g Rigatoni
  • Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.
  • When the pasta has cooked, drain it. Place a mug under the colander to catch some of the starchy pasta water.
  • Using the same frying pan as you used for the bacon, add the chopped onion and garlic and saute until translucent.
    1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Remove from the heat and add the bacon. Leave to one side for now.
  • In a separate frying pan, add the butter over a low heat. When melted add the flour and stir constantly for at least 2 minutes.
    30 g butter, 3 tbsp plain flour
  • Slowly add the milk to the flour and butter and continue to stir until everything has thickened into a lovely sauce.
    475 ml pasteurised milk
  • Add about 2/3rds of the grated cheese and stir again until melted.
    350 g cheddar cheese
  • Finally rub a little butter around a 2 ltr oven dish.
  • Add the cooked pasta, the onion, garlic and bacon mix and then the sauce all over. Combine thoroughly and top with the final 1/3rd of grated cheese.
  • Place in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the top is starting to brown. Should be about 15 minutes or so.
  • Serve in warmed dishes immediately with a light salad and/or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 662mg | Iron: 2mg

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15 comments

Mum of 4 October 15, 2024 at 9:40 pm

5 stars
A quick and easy recipe that is perfect for those full days.

Marcus June 25, 2024 at 8:00 pm

5 stars
This pasta is pure indulgence! The cheddar cheese sauce is rich and luscious, and the bacon adds that perfect savoury touch. I loved the texture of the rigatoni, and the onions gave it a subtle sweetness.

Porter June 20, 2024 at 2:30 pm

4 stars
This recipe is so straightforward and perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s hearty and filling without being too complicated. I loved how the bacon and onions came together with the cheese sauce.

Pierre February 23, 2024 at 5:11 am

5 stars
The melted cheese on top is the best part, with a slightly crispy finish. Excellent dish

Marlon December 31, 2023 at 9:09 am

5 stars
I made this last night, and it was delicious fresh out of the oven, but even better the next day

Rey December 11, 2023 at 12:40 pm

5 stars
I really enjoyed the golden cheese crust on top after baking. Perfect for a cosy night in

Jayden September 16, 2023 at 11:42 pm

5 stars
It’s a simple recipe, but the results are absolutely delicious. I paired it with garlic bread, and it was an instant hit with the family.

Yaritza August 30, 2023 at 10:07 am

5 stars
Cheese and bacon together is always a winner, and this recipe is no exception. The cheddar cheese sauce is super creamy, and the bacon adds a nice crunch and saltiness. The rigatoni holds the sauce perfectly. It’s easy to make but feels a bit fancy with the baked cheese crust.

Hamza August 22, 2023 at 12:02 am

5 stars
This Cheese and Bacon Pasta is the perfect comfort food

Marquis December 30, 2022 at 1:13 am

5 stars
If you love cheese, this pasta will be your new favourite! The sauce is so creamy and full of cheddar flavour, and the bacon gives it an extra layer of taste. The onion and garlic work so well with the other ingredients. It’s a comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for cold nights.

Laci July 11, 2022 at 10:04 am

5 stars
I made this for my family and everyone loved it. The creamy cheese sauce with the crispy bacon bits was incredible. The instructions were easy to follow, and it came together quickly. It’s such a satisfying dish, and the kids especially loved the melted cheese topping.

Emery June 12, 2022 at 9:32 pm

5 stars
The rich cheese sauce clings to every piece of rigatoni, and the bacon adds that salty, smoky bite. The onions and garlic give it a nice depth of flavour.

Madalyn January 19, 2022 at 4:33 pm

5 stars
The combination of cheddar, bacon, and garlic was irresistible. It was creamy and comforting, with just the right amount of saltiness from the bacon.

Emelia December 15, 2021 at 11:28 am

5 stars
If you’re a fan of cheesy pasta, this dish is for you. The cheddar gives it a sharp, tangy flavour, and the sauce is wonderfully creamy. The bacon adds a great crunch, and the garlic is subtle but tasty.

Josue September 2, 2021 at 2:36 pm

5 stars
The extra step of baking it really brings everything together with that golden cheese topping. Highly recommend!

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