Savory Beef and Bacon Pasta Bake
Indulge in a hearty pasta dish loaded with ground beef, turkey bacon, and a medley of veggies, all baked to perfection with creamy cottage cheese. This comforting recipe is a delicious blend of smoky, savory flavors, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, mushrooms, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef to the other side. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Mix everything together.
- 4.
Add chopped turkey bacon, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cottage cheese. Mix until well coated.
- 6.
Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the beef and vegetable mixture over the pasta layer. Cover with the remaining pasta mixture.
- 7.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover the dish with foil.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- 9.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this tempting beef and bacon pasta bake!
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