Creamy Portuguese Farfalle Bake
A keto-friendly take on the classic Portuguese pasta bake, featuring creamy farfalle and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz farfalle pastapreferably gluten-free
- ●8 oz cream cheese
- ●1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ●1 cup diced ham
- ●1/4 cup chopped scallions
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 tsp black pepper
- ●1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt the cream cheese over medium heat.
- 4
Add the grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Add the diced ham, chopped scallions, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the cheesy ham mixture.
- 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with additional grated cheddar cheese if desired.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!