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This Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta Bake is a true “one-pan wonder.” Instead of boiling the pasta first, the dry noodles go straight into the baking dish, where they cook in garlic butter, chicken broth, and cream. As they bake, they absorb every bit of flavor, creating a richer, more savory result than traditional boiling. Each piece of penne becomes infused with garlicky goodness and creamy Parmesan from the inside out.
Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Parmesan Pasta Bake
Ingredients
Dry short pasta (penne or rotini) – 12 oz
Unsalted butter, melted – ½ cup
Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth – 2½ cups
Heavy cream – 1 cup
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese – 1 cup
Garlic, minced (or 1½ tsp garlic powder) – 4 cloves
Kosher salt – 1 tsp
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Dried Italian seasoning or parsley – ½ tsp
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dish
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the dry pasta evenly in a 9×13-inch glass casserole dish.
