Description
A heartwarming pasta bake enveloped in a creamy, garlicky sauce and topped with golden Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or rotini)
- Butter
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mushrooms (sautéed)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes before adding Parmesan.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy sauce. Fold gently until coated.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle any leftover Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Adding cooked chicken, bacon, or spinach can enhance the dish further.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, bake, creamy, garlic, vegetarian, comfort food, family meals