Hearty Bacon and Beef Pasta Casserole

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 8 strips bacon (about 8 ounces), diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives (optional)
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• Three 10-ounce containers Alfredo sauce, preferably fresh from your supermarkets refrigerator case
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
3. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
4. Preheat the oven to 375F.
5. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
6. Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes.
7. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
8. Pour off the drippings from the skillet.
9. Add the beef, onion, olives (if using), and red pepper flakes.
10. Cook, breaking up the beef with a fork, for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the beef is brown and the onion is soft.
11. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Alfredo sauce.
12. Sprinkle in the parsley and bacon and stir.
13. Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and toss to combine.
14. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese.
15. Bake until golden on top, about 30 minutes.

spaghetti, bacon, ground beef, onion, green olives, red pepper, three, parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hearty-bacon-and-beef-pasta-casserole-378607 (may not work)