Irish Bacon Pasta Bake
A hearty, comforting casserole made with zesty pasta, crispy bacon, and a hint of irish flair. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz pasta
- ●6 slices irish bacon
- ●1 tsp zestyoptional, for added flavor
- ●1 cup grated cheddar cheeseoptional, but highly recommended
- ●1 cup milk
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cook irish bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add a splash of milk and stir to combine with any remaining bacon drippings.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the milk mixture.
- 6
Stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with crispy bacon.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 10
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.