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Creamy Tomato, Bacon and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Creamy Tomato Bacon and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Creamy Tomato Bacon and Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipe

Have a mouth watering treat of creamy tomato, bacon and mushroom pasta bake. Prepare the recipe with tomato pesto and cheese to get the taste.

Ingredients:

  • 300g (3 cups) small pasta shapes such as spirals
  • 300g broccoli, trimmed, cut in small florets
  • cooking oil spray
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 175g lean bacon, diced
  • 150g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 red capsicum, seeded, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup light evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup grated edam cheese

Method:

Step 1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Cook pasta following packet directions, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain well.

Step 2 Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over a medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until bacon is slightly crisp. Add mushrooms and capsicum. Cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until mushrooms are golden. Add pesto and tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add evaporated milk. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 2 more minutes.

Step 3 Add drained pasta and broccoli to sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to a lightly-oiled 2L/8 cup-capacity ovenproof baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Serve.

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