Description
A comforting pasta bake featuring hearty pasta, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or rotini, 12 ounces)
- Bacon (6-8 strips, chopped)
- Ranch Dressing (1 cup, store-bought or homemade)
- Cheddar Cheese (2 cups, shredded)
- Green Onions (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Butter (2 tablespoons)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare the bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta, bacon, ranch dressing, cheese, green onions, and butter in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve after resting for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
To make it healthier, consider using whole wheat pasta and turkey bacon. You can also add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, bacon, ranch, casserole, comfort food