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Creamy One Pot Pasta Bake

Cultural Context

The creamy one pot pasta bake is a modern American comfort food that combines the convenience of a one-pot meal with the rich flavors of a baked pasta dish. It reflects the trend of easy, hearty meals that cater to busy families, making it a popular choice for weeknight dinners and potlucks. Variations abound, with different proteins and vegetables incorporated, showcasing its versatility and appeal.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 pounds Italian sausage
1 diced onion
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 tablespoons Italian herb paste
red pepper flakes
4 cloves minced garlic
0.5 cups red wine
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 ounces diced tomatoes
0.5 cups sour cream
5.2 ounces Boursin garlic and herb cheese
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 cup Parmesan cheese
pinch of parsley
pinch of sugar
splash of cream
fresh chopped basil
mafaldine noodles

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Brown 1.5 pounds of Italian sausage in a large skillet until nicely cooked and crusty.

2

Add 1 diced onion to the skillet and mix; allow the onion to sweat down with a pinch of salt.

3

Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1-2 tablespoons of Italian herb paste; mix well.

4

Add a little red pepper flakes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix again.

5

Incorporate 4 cloves of minced garlic and deglaze the skillet with 0.5 cups of red wine; mix and let cook off.

6

Add 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and 14 ounces of diced tomatoes to the skillet; mix and let cook down for about 30 minutes.

7

Prepare a mixture with 0.5 cups of sour cream, 5.2 ounces of Boursin garlic and herb cheese, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese; mix until well combined.

8

After 45 minutes of cooking the sauce, add a pinch of sugar and a splash of cream; mix and let cook for another 15 minutes.

9

Once the pasta (mafaldine noodles) is cooked to al dente, add it to the sauce and mix until well combined.

10

Layer the pasta mixture into a casserole dish and top with the cheesy mixture; bake in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletcasserole dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Pasta BakeOne Pot PastaCreamy Pasta Bake

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