Cheesy Baked Fettuccine With Bacon

Yummy baked pasta dish! A twist from the traditional baked ziti. The bacon gives it an extra kick!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb fettuccine pasta
• 1  lb bacon
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  cup  marinara sauce
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese
• 1  cup colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1  cup ricotta cheese
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons parsley, minced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.
3. In a large saucepan or grill pan, cook bacon until very crisp.
4. Remove bacon from pan and chop into small pieces.
5. Using the same pan, add onion and garlic and sauté until browned.
6. In a large bowl, mix the mozzarella, Colby jack, and ricotta cheeses. Remove and reserve ½ cup of the cheese mix.
7. In the same large bowl, add bacon, diced tomatoes, onion and garlic mix, marinara and all spices. Blend well. Add drained pasta and toss completely.
8. Spread the reserved cheese mix across the top.
9. Spread the butter along the bottom and sides of a large casserole pan.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!