Cheesy Sausage, Bacon and Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
716 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Sausage, Bacon and Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
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My Cheesy Sausage, Bacon & Sweet Potato Pasta Bake is filled protein and so much flavor! You can have this nutritious dinner ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 cups sweet potato peeled and chopped to 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Pasta Bake
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- ½ pound Bacon
- 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage casings removed
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage (or 2 teaspoons fresh sage, finely chopped)
Cheesy Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups mozzarella shredded and divided
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
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Instructions
Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F,
- Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread out potato pieces onto a baking sheet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Remove from the oven, set aside, and turn oven heat down to 350 degrees F.
Pasta Bake
- Cook the pasta according to package directions while the potatoes bake. Drain and set aside once the pasta is al dente.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it's almost crispy. Transfer to a para towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease. Once cool to the touch, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain the bacon grease from skillet, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the turkey sausage to the skillet, and place over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the meat it up as it cooks.
- Brown the turkey until it is no longer pink and cooked through. Then add in the onion and garlic, and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove turkey, onion, and garlic to a plate and set aside.
Cheesy Sauce
- Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- In a bowl combine the chicken stock, milk, and heavy cream. Pour into the flour/butter mixture and stir until smooth. Allow to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes thick.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat. Add in 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheese has melted.
Assembly
- Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the pasta, sweet potatoes, bacon, turkey sausage, and sage to the dish. Toss with the cheesy sauce so everything is coated.
- Spread into an even layer in the dish, and then top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake a 350 degree F the oven for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese on top is bubbly. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
716kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1782mg
(74%)
Potassium
629mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
10183IU
(204%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 716 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 716kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1782mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 10183IU | 204% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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