Pasta and ham casserole "Carbonara"

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 300 g pasta (e.g. macaroni)
• salt water
• 2 cups of cream cheese (Philadelphia with ham, 175 g each)
• 200 ml milk, low-fat
• 1 tsp bouillon (poultry or meat bouillon), granulated
• 1 garlic clove(s)
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 80 g cheese, grated
• 4 slices of bacon
• Fat for the mold

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). Whisk the cream cheese with the milk, crushed or minced garlic, and stock until smooth. Dice the onion and finely chop the parsley. Drain the pasta and toss with the parsley and onion. Fold in the cream cheese sauce and half of the grated cheese. Transfer the pasta to a greased baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and top with the bacon. Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is lightly browned.