Alfredo Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Alfredo Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pasta (Penne Or Your Favorite Shape); 2 cups Peas, Frozen Or Thawed; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted; 4 Tablespoons Flour; 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream; 8 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded, Divided Use; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1 dash Nutmeg, Freshly Grated; 4 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled

Servings: persons

1
Cook the pasta according to directions on package.
2
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the water.
3
Set the reserved water aside.
4
Then stir the hot pasta in a large bowl with the peas (this helps defrost the peas).
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a 3-quart casserole dish with butter or spray with cooking spray.
6
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
7
Stir in the flour and let it soak up all the butter until its like a paste.
8
Then whisk in the whipping cream until there are no clumps.
9
Whisk in half of the parmesan cheese until melted.
10
Whisk occasionally while it cooks and thickens.
11
Dont let it boil if it starts to, then lower the heat a bit.
12
Season with salt and pepper to taste and the nutmeg if you choose.
13
Once its warmed through and thickened up just a bit, pour the sauce into the large bowl over the pasta and peas.
14
Stir in half of the bacon.
15
If it gets too thick or glue-like, pour in some of the reserved pasta water to help thin it out.
16
It should be creamy.
17
Pour the pasta mix into the prepared casserole dish.
18
Sprinkle the remaining bacon pieces over the top and then the remaining parmesan cheese.
19
Bake for about 25 minutes.
20
Serve with your favorite salad.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pasta (Penne Or Your Favorite Shape), 2 cups Peas, Frozen Or Thawed, 4 Tablespoons Butter, Unsalted, 4 Tablespoons Flour, and more.

Yes, Alfredo Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Alfredo Pasta Bake

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Variations & substitutions

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