Description
Indulge in this delightful Creamy Cheese Pasta Bake, featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Everything: In your greased baking dish, mix together cooked pasta and creamy sauce until every noodle is coated. Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake It: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to plates and serve hot for a delightful meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg