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creamy cheese pasta casserole
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Creamy & Cheesy Pasta Casserole Recipe

The Cheesy Pasta Casserole recipe is about confirming you once again that there are no limits to creating perfect dishes. I don't mind using the descriptive “perfect” for this recipe, since it delivers a real amalgam of flavors, fineness of texture, and gastronomic delight. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, World
Keyword: bake pasta, cheese pasta casserole, creamy pasta casserole, pasta, pasta casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 876kcal
Author: Tatiana

Equipment

  • Baking casserole
  • Saucepan
  • boiling pan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz heavy cream
  • 1 cup gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan shredded
  • 20 oz pasta shells dry
  • 10 pieces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1-2 tsp granulated garlic

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to package instructions and set aside
  • Wash and quarter the cherry tomatoes and mix them into the pasta shells
  • Bring to a boil the heavy cream in a saucepan, use low heat
  • Add the cream cheese and stir for it to melt
  • Gradually add the shredded cheeses, whisk continuously
  • Add the salt, the paprika, and the granulated garlic, and mix. Turn off the stove
  • Preheat oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes
  • Take a big bowl and mix the pasta with the tomatoes, and the cheesy sauce
  • Take a baking casserole, grease the edges and the inside bottom with butter, and pour in the cheesy pasta composition
  • Top everything with a layer of shredded parmesan
  • Insert the casserole into the oven and bake it for 20 minutes at 250 degrees, or until golden on top
  • Extract the casserole from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes
  • Serve with pleasure

Nutrition

Calories: 876kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1130mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1778IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 637mg | Iron: 2mg