How To Make Creamy Pasta Bake with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions.
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In the meantime, spread the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
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Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they burst and release their juices.
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In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
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Add the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
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Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook until it melts and thickens the sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta and roasted cherry tomatoes to the sauce and mix well.
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Stir in the chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 552kcal
- Total Fat : 34g
- Saturated Fat : 17g
- Cholesterol : 89mg
- Sodium : 442mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 17g
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