Description
Cheesy Bacon Cavatappi Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that will have you dancing in your kitchen! This creamy, cheesy dish features perfectly cooked cavatappi pasta enveloped in a luscious cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon bits for added crunch. Ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to please. Get ready to enjoy a bowl of mouthwatering goodness that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat but leave a little for flavor.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream to the skillet with bacon. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked cavatappi and bacon until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with finely chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg