Rich Alfredo sauce, tender penne pasta, and layers of melted cheese baked until golden and bubbly—this is the ultimate creamy, cheesy comfort food dish.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Calories: ~650 kcal per serving
Protein: ~25g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
300g penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp paprika
Optional: cooked chicken or bacon bits
👨🍳 Instructions
🍝 1. Cook pasta
Boil penne in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
🧄 2. Make Alfredo sauce
In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream and milk, then simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
🧀 3. Combine
Mix cooked pasta into the Alfredo sauce. Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
🔥 4. Bake
Transfer to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
🍽️ 5. Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot and cheesy.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This dish is rich, creamy, and cheesy with a golden baked top—the Alfredo sauce coats every bite while the melted cheese creates a gooey, comforting finish.
