Spaghetti casserole with bacon

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 400g spaghetti
• salt and pepper
• 250g mozzarella
• 200 g sliced ​​breakfast bacon
• 1 onion(s)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch of chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 200 ml vegetable stock
• 200 ml cream
• nutmeg
• possibly parsley
• possibly basil

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain, refresh, and allow to drain. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add chili powder and deglaze with the vegetable stock and cream. Bring to a boil and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Preheat oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat 180°C). Slice the mozzarella. Layer half of the spaghetti, half of the mozzarella, and half of the bacon in a greased baking dish. Then add the remaining spaghetti. Spread the sauce over the top and finish with mozzarella and bacon. Bake the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or garnish with basil leaves, if desired. Serve with a salad of peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.