Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bake

This rich and creamy pasta bake combines tender pasta with a luscious garlic-parmesan sauce, all topped with a golden, bubbly cheese crust. It's a comforting classic made even better with a simple baking step.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

45 min

Makes

6-8

Ingredients

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• 1 pound (450 g) penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup (25 g) fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

2. 02

   In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

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