Cheesy Cauliflower Bacon Pasta
Cheesy Cauliflower Bacon Pasta Bake is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines pasta, cauliflower, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce, all baked together until golden and bubbling.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup nitrate free bacon divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion minced
- ½ cup Havarti cheese shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 pound whole grain pasta cooked
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease baking dish and set aside.
- Spread cauliflower florets onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and grapeseed oil. Place into preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are light brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until cooked through. Set onto paper towels to drain.
- In the same skillet, put garlic and onion and cook on low for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add cheese and milk, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted. Crumble bacon.
- Add cauliflower and ½ cup bacon and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and thoroughly combine. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining ¼ cup bacon.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are browned.
Notes
To store in refrigerator: Place in airtight container for up to 5 days.
To store in freezer: Place in airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3mg