Description
A comforting and creamy pasta bake infused with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (rigatoni or penne)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the minced garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream and allow it to simmer gently.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with more Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Enjoy this dish with a side salad or grilled protein. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy garlic, Parmesan, bake, Italian comfort food