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Penne Pasta Bake
A classic British-inspired pasta dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This comforting casserole is loaded with pasta, cheese, and a hint of peppery flavor.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●500g pasta
- ●250g penne
- ●200g grated cheddar cheese
- ●100g crispy bacon bits
- ●2 tbsp peppery olive oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- 3
In a large pan, heat the peppery olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Add the crispy bacon bits and cook until crispy.
- 7
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, onion mixture, and grated cheese.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!