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Easy 4-Ingredient Pasta Bake

Name: Easy 4-Ingredient Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta; 1 pound bacon; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

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So delicious! A crowd pleaser! Can be used as a main or side dish.

Recipe by Susan Falcone Daquino

Published on August 27, 2016

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
1 pound bacon
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain.
While the pasta is cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not yet crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and then cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
Mix pasta, bacon, crushed tomatoes, and processed cheese together in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

522	Calories
23g	Fat
54g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 522
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 11g	56%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1278mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 9mg	45%
Calcium 359mg	28%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 558mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.