Herbed Onion and Garlic Pasta Bake
Herbed Onion and Garlic Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and half and half. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the cooked and drained penne pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove from the oven and let the pasta bake rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set and prevents it from being too runny.
⏱️ 10 min
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Herbed Onion and Garlic Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and half and half. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the cooked and drained penne pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove from the oven and let the pasta bake rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set and prevents it from being too runny.
⏱️ 10 min