Cream Cheese Pasta Bake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cream Cheese Pasta Bake, a creamy, cheesy delight that's perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe combines al dente pasta with a luscious sauce made from tangy cream cheese, rich marinara, and a touch of heavy cream, all enhanced by fragrant garlic and Italian seasoning. Topped with a heavenly blend of Parmesan and mozzarella, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Easy to prepare and serving up to six, it’s a family-friendly favorite that pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp side salad. Perfect for fans of baked pasta recipes, creamy casseroles, and one-dish dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish or casserole with cooking spray or olive oil and set aside.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese to the skillet. Stir constantly until it begins to melt and become smooth.
Add the marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
Transfer the cooked pasta to the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it. Mix gently to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly golden.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this creamy, cheesy pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.9 g | 373% | |
| Saturated Fat | 158.4 g | 792% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 764 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 8345 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 166.7 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3772 mg | 290% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
