Southern Spaghetti Bake: A Comforting Turkey Bacon Delight
A hearty and comforting dish that combines spaghetti with turkey bacon for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a frying pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, eggs, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and sautéed onion.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed bell peppers or garlic.
- This dish can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Southern Spaghetti Bake, comfort food, turkey bacon