{"id":1673,"date":"2024-11-13T17:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:16:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:16:27","slug":"fusilli-pasta-bake-with-bacon-and-zucchini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-bacon-and-zucchini\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">This  <strong>Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/strong> is a great comfort meal!  Tender pasta noodles wrapped up in a creamy Gouda cheese sauce with salty bacon, zucchini and red peppers.  A dish you can made in advance, pop in the fridge and bake just before serving.  A great mid week dinner for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of fussili pasta bake.\" class=\"wp-image-57586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-casserole-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort food at it&#8217;s best!  Much like my<strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/bowtie-pasta-broccoli-bake\/\"> Bowtie Pasta and Broccoli Bake<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong> and the <strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/tomato-mozzarella-baked-penne\/\">Tomato &amp; Mozzarella Baked Penne<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong>,  this one&#8217;s a keeper!  This was a cleaning out the fridge for lunch dish and it was delicious.  Sometimes the tastiest dishes come from what&#8217;s left in the fridge.  The addition of bacon gave this pasta dish a nice smoky flavour that I really loved.  I don&#8217;t use bacon much at all, but was reminded of how much I like it!!!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta in a serving bowl\" class=\"wp-image-57589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fusilli-pasta-bake-with-zucchini-and-bacon-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mv-video\"><div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-u4uc5gew2o60wwlrfmnt\" data-video-id=\"u4uc5gew2o60wwlrfmnt\" data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-volume=\"70\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is This Pasta Bake Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This recipe is pretty straightforward.  There are several steps before it all comes together, but you can prep ahead and keep it in the fridge until baking time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taste<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I feel this dish is so comforting without being too over the top.  It only has a small amount of bacon, but the flavour does shine through.  Although, it does have cream and cheese, it isn&#8217;t overly creamy once it&#8217;s baked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serving<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This will make between 4 &#8211; 6 generous sized pasta servings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of bacon and zucchini pasta bake.\" class=\"wp-image-57588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-pasta-bake-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10\u00a0oz\u00a0fusilli pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cloves\u00a0garlic\u00a0minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0medium\u00a0Zucchini\u00a0diced small<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0medium\u00a0Red pepper\u00a0diced small<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\u00a0Strips bacon\u00a0cooked and roughly chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0tesspoon\u00a0salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0tablespoon\u00a0butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0cup\u00a0heavy cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0cup\u00a0pasta water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0Gouda cheese\u00a0grated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-jc-light-grey-background-color has-background\"><strong>NOTE<\/strong>, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make pasta bake with bacon and zucchini.\" class=\"wp-image-57571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/ingredients-to-make-fussili-zucchini-pasta-bake-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ingredients to Make Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F\/180 degrees C. Grease an 8 x 5 inch baking dish and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the pasta al dente and drain. Reserve one cup of the pasta water for making the sauce. Pour the cooked pasta into the baking dish and set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Add the peppers and zucchini and cook stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes. Add the bacon, salt and pepper and stir well. Add the cooked vegetables to the pasta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the same skillet you cooked the vegetables in, add the butter until it melts, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and pasta water. Turn the heat to high and whisk until it starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add fresh chopped parsley and cheese, reserving about 1\/4 cup of the cheese. Stir the sauce until it&#8217;s smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to incorporate it evenly. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for about 25 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57572\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking pasta in a saucepan.\" class=\"wp-image-57572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-pata-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cook and drain pasta<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57573\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta in a white casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooked-pasta-in-a-white-casserole-dish-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add pasta to the greased casserole dish<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57579\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking vegetables in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-57579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/zucchini-wnd-red-pepper-in-a-cast-iron-skillet-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add olive oil, garlic and vegetables to a skillet<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57574\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cooking vegetables in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-57574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cooking-vegetables-in-a-skillet-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Cook for about 8 minutes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57575\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Add seasonings to vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-57575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-seasoning-and-garlic-to-vegetables-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add seasonings<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57576\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Adding bacon to vegetables in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-57576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-bacon-to-vegetables-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add bacon<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57582\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Making a pasta bake in a white dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-vegetables-to-pasta-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add vegetables and bacon to the pasta<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57577\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Melting butter in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-57577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/melting-butter-to-make-pasta-sauce-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add butter to a skillet<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57578\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Making sauce in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-57578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/making-pasta-sauce-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add heavy cream and pasta water and bring to a simmer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57580\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Making a cheese sauce for pasta.\" class=\"wp-image-57580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/adding-cheese-to-pasta-sauce-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Add cheese and herbs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57583\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ready to bake pasta dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/topped-pasta-bake-with-cheese-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pour over sauce and top with remaining cheese<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57584\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Baked pasta dish in a casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/baked-pasta-with-cheese-and-bacon-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bake for about 25 minutes<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notes-about-the-pasta-dish\">Recipe Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make ahead tips<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You can make this dish up to about eight hours before baking. Just cover it and keep it in the fridge until baking. Add an extra 5 minutes to the baking time if making in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook pasta al dente<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 For baked pasta dishes, it\u2019s best to cook the pasta until it has a bit of a bite to it. The Pasta will continue to cook in the sauce in the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy pasta bake in a casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/close-up-fussili-pasta-bake-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Substutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pasta<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I used fusilli pasta but pasta shells, penne pasta or bowtie pasta will all work well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh parsley<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Feel free to use dried parsley, oregano or basil.  You could also add fresh basil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gouda<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I used Gouda cheese, but you could use pepper jack, mozzarella or cheddar cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon and zucchini pasta bake in a serving dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-on-a-plate-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pasta dishes go great with any kind of\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/category\/salads-sides\/\">Salads<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0like the<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/classic-caprice-salad\/\">\u00a0Classic Caprese<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or the\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/roasted-red-pepper-feta-salad\/\">Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Salad<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. You could just serve it with a leafy green salad or just as it is. And pasta goes great with my all time favourite\u00a0<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/garlic-knots\/\">Garlic Knots<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta bake in a white casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fussili-pasta-bake-in-a-casserole-dish-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731509996056\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do you need to cook pasta before baking?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Although some recipes state you can put uncooked pasta into the oven, it\u2019s a good idea to cook it before you add it to you baking dish. I like to cook it al dente so it still has a bit of a bite before baking. For firmer pasta, just cook the pasta halfway before adding to the baking dish.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731510018607\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When should you top a pasta bake with cheese?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want melty cheese on the top of you pasta dish, add it just about 10 minutes before the pasta dish is finished baking. For a crisper cheese topping, add the cheese at the beginning of the baking time.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta bake in a white casserole dish.\" class=\"wp-image-57592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pasta-bake-with-vegetables-and-cheese-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fusilli Pasta Bake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/more-recipes-1-2048x512.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/bell-pepper-bacon-pasta-bake\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6495\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/pastabake024_orig.jpg\" alt=\"Bell pepper nad bacon pasta bake in a serving dish\" class=\"wp-image-6495\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bell Pepper &amp; Bacon Pasta Bake<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/tomato-zucchini-oven-baked-pasta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2317\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tomato-and-zucchini-pasta003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tomato-and-zucchini-pasta003.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tomato-and-zucchini-pasta003-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tomato and Zucchini Oven Baked Pasta<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/tomato-zucchini-oven-baked-pasta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"23571\" src=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked Penne Pasta and Broccoli\" class=\"wp-image-23571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/juliascuisine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/PENNE-PASTA-AND-BROCCOLI-IMAGE1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Penne Pasta and Broccoli 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data-recipe=\"1675\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe unit system\"><option value=\"1\" selected=\"selected\">US Customary<\/option><option value=\"2\">Metric<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-light\">Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon &amp; Zucchini<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Sometimes you just need a great pasta dish.  This  <strong>Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon and Zucchini<\/strong> could be just what you&#039;re looking for.  Tender pasta noodles wrapped up in a creamy Gouda cheese sauce with salty bacon, zucchini and red peppers.  A dish you can made in advance, pop in the fridge and bake just before serving.  A great mid week dinner for the whole family.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<style>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #9f5d5d; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 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wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">North American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">bacon, Pasta, zucchini<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-1675 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-text wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1675\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">760<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Julia Pinney<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1675-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-1675-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1675\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fusilli pasta<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Zucchini<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced small<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Red pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced small<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Strips bacon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cooked and roughly chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tesspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pasta water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Gouda cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-1675 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"1675\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"1675\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1675-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1675-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1675\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F\/180 degrees C.  Grease an 8 x 5 inch baking dish and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook the pasta al dente and drain.  Reserve one cup of the pasta water for making the sauce.  Pour the cooked pasta into the baking dish and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic.  Add the peppers and zucchini and cook stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.  Add the bacon, salt and pepper and stir well.  Add the cooked vegetables to the pasta.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the same skillet you cooked the vegetables in, add the butter until it melts, about 1 minute.  Add the heavy cream and pasta water.  Turn the heat to high and whisk until it starts to bubble. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add fresh chopped parsley and cheese, reserving about 1\/4 cup of the cheese.  Stir the sauce until it&#39;s smooth. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to incorporate it evenly.  Top with remaining cheese.  Bake for about 25 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1675-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-normal\">*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and\/or cook times provided are estimates only.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-1675-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #9f5d5d;\">\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-recipe\">Fusilli Pasta Bake with Bacon &amp; Zucchini<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-line nutrition-line-big\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-serving\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 serving)\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 760<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 450<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-line\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 50g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>77%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 27g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>169%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-trans_fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Trans Fat 1g<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 159mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>53%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 782mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>34%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 412mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>12%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 48g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>16%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 3g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>13%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 5g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>6%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 30g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>60%<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-line nutrition-line-big\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 1777IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>36%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> 32mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>39%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 599mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>60%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 1mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>6%<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-warning\">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Thanks For Stopping By &amp; 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