Easy and Inexpensive Creamy Pasta Bake
Discover this recipe for a creamy pasta bake that is easy and inexpensive, perfect for a comforting family meal. Made with small pasta, flavorful bacon, and mushrooms, this dish combines simplicity and indulgence. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impromptu lunch. The cream adds a creamy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the melted Gruyère cheese, creating a beautiful golden crust. In addition to being easy to prepare, this bake is a great way to use up leftover vegetables or meat. You can also customize this recipe by adding spices or other vegetables according to your preferences. Whether served as a starter or a main course, this bake will delight both young and old. Follow each step for guaranteed success, and enjoy this dish that will please everyone around the table.
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Cooking time: 10 min
- Servings: for 2 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 200 g of small pasta
- - 100 g of diced bacon
- - 2 large button mushrooms
- - 1 ripe tomato
- - 3 tablespoons of thick cream
- - grated Gruyère cheese
- - salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Start by cooking the small pasta according to the package instructions.
2. In parallel, sauté the diced bacon until golden brown.
3. Dice the tomato and slice the mushrooms.
4. In a baking dish, gently mix the vegetables, bacon, and pasta.
5. Then add the cream evenly.
6. Finally, top with a generous layer of grated Gruyère cheese.
7. Bake at 200° (Gas mark 7) until the cheese is golden brown as desired.
