6x Cheesy Baked Pasta recipes

1️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — Classic

Ingredients:

1 lb elbow macaroni

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups whole milk

3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Boil pasta until slightly firm, then drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a large pot, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in milk until thickened.

Stir in 2 cups of cheese, salt, and pepper until melted, then fold in the cooked pasta.

Transfer to the baking dish, top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

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2️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — Garlic Herb

Ingredients:

1 lb penne pasta

4 tbsp butter

3 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.

Cook pasta until al dente and drain.

Melt butter in a pot, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk.

Stir in 2 cups of mozzarella, parsley, and oregano until smooth, then combine with the pasta.

Pour into the dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

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3️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — Spicy

Ingredients:

1 lb rotini pasta

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.

Boil pasta until just tender and drain.

Melt butter in a pot, whisk in flour, then whisk in milk until the sauce thickens.

Add 2 cups of pepper jack, red pepper flakes, and cayenne, then stir in the pasta.

Spread into the dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

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4️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

1 lb cavatappi pasta

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.

Cook pasta in salted water and drain.

Melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then slowly add milk until thickened.

Stir in 2 cups of white cheddar, lemon zest, and pepper, then toss with the pasta.

Place in the baking dish, top with the rest of the cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

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5️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — BBQ

Ingredients:

1 lb elbow macaroni

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

3 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese

1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.

Boil pasta and drain.

Melt butter, whisk in flour, then whisk in milk and BBQ sauce until smooth.

Stir in 2 cups of gouda and onion powder until melted, then mix with the pasta.

Transfer to the dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

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6️⃣ Cheesy Baked Pasta — Cheesy

Ingredients:

1 lb shells pasta

4 tbsp butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.

Cook pasta until al dente and drain.

Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in milk until the sauce is thick.

Add the cheddar, monterey jack, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella, then fold in the pasta.

Pour into the dish, top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan, and bake for 20 minutes.