Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta bake loaded with garlic flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Combine sauce with cooked pasta.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic pasta bake, pasta casserole, baked pasta recipe