Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake recipe. Learn how to make this delicious dish with a crispy topping!
Ingredients
- – 1 pound (454 g) rotini pasta, cooked and drained – save 240 ml (1 cup) of cooking water for casserole
- – 3 cups (720 ml) cooked beef, diced or shredded
- – 2-15 ounce (850 g) jars Alfredo sauce
- – 1 cup (240 ml) garlic olive oil sauce
- – 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- – 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water, optional
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
- – Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta as directed on the package until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini, diced or shredded beef, Alfredo sauce, garlic olive oil sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Stir the mixture until everything is thoroughly blended. If necessary, add approximately ½ cup of pasta water to ensure the casserole is nicely saucy.
- Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Distribute the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the pasta mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pasta bake is heated thoroughly.
- For a golden-brown top, place the casserole under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Once done, take the pasta bake out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, keeping it covered with foil. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Consider using ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative to beef.
- Enhance the flavor by incorporating diced sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Get creative by trying different cheeses like fontina or provolone for a unique twist.
