Creamy Bacon Spaghetti Bake recipe

Name: Creamy Bacon Spaghetti Bake
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients: 250g Spaghetti; 150g Bacon; 200g Crème fraîche; 100ml Milk; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

A baked spaghetti dish with smoky bacon and a creamy, gently tangy sauce. It is comforting, family-friendly and easy to serve straight from the oven.

35 min · Medium · Italian-inspired Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

250g Spaghetti
150g Bacon
200g Crème fraîche
100ml Milk
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	562 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbohydrates	55 g
Fat	30 g
Saturated fat	15 g
Fibre	2.5 g
Sugar	2.5 g
Sodium	750 mg

Why this works

A rich, energy-dense pasta bake that is relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, with modest protein and low fibre.

Bacon and sodium. Bacon is the main source of protein but also contributes a significant amount of salt and saturated fat, which can push sodium intake up quickly.

Calcium from dairy. Crème fraîche and milk provide some calcium, though the dish remains relatively high in fat compared with lower-fat pasta bakes.

Low fibre. Standard white spaghetti contributes limited fibre, so this meal is not especially gut-friendly or sustaining for blood sugar control.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6).
Cook the spaghetti until just under al dente and drain it well.
Fry the bacon until crisp, then stir in the crème fraîche and milk to create a creamy sauce.
Combine the pasta and sauce in a baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes until bubbling, then serve hot.

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