Description
Creamy Oven Baked Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that promises to delight your taste buds with its rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. This dish features a harmonious blend of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic garlic, all baked to golden perfection. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it satisfies even the most discerning palates. The gentle heat of the oven creates a delightful crust that enhances the overall experience. Plus, this recipe is easily customizable; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch. Serve it alongside warm garlic bread or a crisp salad for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and then add grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce until well coated; transfer to the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg