Description
A delightfully creamy and cheesy baked pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese to the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
You can keep the dish customizable by adding vegetables or proteins like chicken, beef, or sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg