Bacon Alfredo Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut into squares
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups white cheddar (or Havarti cheese), shredded
  • 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti pasta
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby peas
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 10 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3: Stir in the Alfredo sauce, cream cheese, and heavy cream, and bring to a simmer over medium low heat.

Step 4: Add the cheddar or Havarti cheese and stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.  Remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 5: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions.

Step 6: Meanwhile, combine the eggs and light cream in a large bowl and mix well using a wire whisk until blended.

Step 7: Place the frozen peas in a colander in the sink.  When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it into the colander over the peas.

Step 8: Immediately stir the pasta and peas into the egg mixture in the bowl until coated.

Step 9: Stir the coated pasta and peas into the sauce mixture in the saucepan along with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the bacon.

Step 10: Pour this mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 11: Bake the casserole for 30 to 40 minutes or until the mixture is set and top begins to brown.

Step 12: Cut into squares to serve.

Enjoy this delicious pasta casserole from TheSpruceEats!