Garlic Pasta Bake
A delicious and satisfying pasta bake packed with flavor from garlic and cheese, easily modifiable for healthier versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Pasta
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 to 6 cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
- A Pinch of Nutmeg
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Basil, or Chives)
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Breadcrumbs (Optional)
- Cooked Chicken, Shrimp, or Bacon (Optional)
- Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach, or Roasted Broccoli (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease your 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente. Drain and transfer to the baking dish.
- Combine the butter, minced garlic, and heavy cream in the baking dish. Stir until the butter melts.
- Add 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives. This dish is also great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta bake, garlic pasta, baked pasta, vegetarian pasta, meal prep
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