Baked Pasta With Swiss Chard and Bacon

I had various ingredients I wanted to use up and this is what developed. The family loved it, so it's being entered here for posterity.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb cooked pasta, farfalle, penne, ziti, etc., drained
• 8  ounces bacon, cut into dice
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  leeks, cut lengthwise and sliced
• 2  bunches swiss chard, cut in 1/2 inch crosswise
• 1  bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 2  cups skim milk
• 2  small eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 cups  low-fat gouda cheese or 1 1⁄2 cups edam cheese or 1 1⁄2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
• 1  cup provolone cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Saute bacon until just starting to crisp. Add garlic and leeks and cook for 5 minutes. Add chard and cook a further 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream, skim milk and eggs and combine well. Mix into pre-cooked pasta and pour into a large, greased baking pan.
2. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 35-40 minutes, or until just lightly to go golden.