Description
A comforting pasta bake featuring penne tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with a golden-brown crust of melted Parmesan and Mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until slightly under al dente (about 2 minutes less than package directions). Drain well.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked penne with the garlic butter, 1/2 cup of Parmesan, and 1 cup of mozzarella. Season with black pepper.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the top has golden-brown spots.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American