Description
A delicious and comforting creamy garlic parmesan pasta bake that is perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and half of the Parmesan cheese until well coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg