Cheesy Bacon Pasta Dish (Print Version)
Penne in a creamy sauce with a mix of crispy bacon, savory beef, and melty cheddar—your new favorite comforting meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 ounces penne pasta
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 packet bacon, chopped into bits
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2 pounds ground beef
→ Seasonings and Sauces
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon dill relish
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
→ Sauce Base
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½ cup heavy cream
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8 ounces canned tomato sauce
→ Cheese
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2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
# Steps:
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Boil the pasta based on the instructions on its package. Drain and leave it aside.
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Fry up the bacon bits in a big skillet over medium-high heat until they're crispy. Move them onto a plate lined with paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Add the diced onion and beef into the same skillet. Keep stirring until the beef is browned all the way and no pink pieces are left. Drain out any grease.
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Sprinkle the beef and onion mix with garlic powder, Montreal steak seasoning, and onion powder. Mix it all up well.
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Pour in tomato sauce, heavy cream, dill relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together until it’s blended smoothly.
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Mix in half of the cooked bacon and a cup of shredded cheese. Keep stirring as the cheese melts into the mix.
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Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and blend everything together so the pasta is evenly coated.
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Pour everything into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon bits on top. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese melts. Dish it up and dig in!