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Cheesy Garlic Bread Pasta Bake

This Cheesy Garlic Bread Pasta Bake is everything you want in a comfort meal—creamy pasta, melty cheese, and buttery garlic bread baked right on top. It’s a one-dish dinner with all the cozy vibes and zero fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb short pasta penne, rigatoni, or shells
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, + some for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, + some for topping
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 loaf of crusty bread French or sourdough
  • 4 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • Optional: fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions

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  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to the pot
  • Stir marinara sauce, ricotta, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the pasta
  • Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish
  • Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and toss with melted butter and minced garlic as well as additional italian seasoning
  • Spread over the pasta
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the bread is golden and crispy
  • Garnish with fresh basil before serving
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

FRIDGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15-20 minutes or in the microwave until warmed through. If reheating in the oven, cover with foil to prevent the bread from drying out
FREEZER: assemble the dish but do not bake it. This will keep the garlic bread topping from getting soggy when reheated. cover tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, or store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. thaw in the fridge overnight and bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If baking directly from frozen, increase the baking time to 45-50 minutes, covering with foil for the first 30 minutes to prevent over-browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4mg