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Creamy White Cheddar Mozzarella Pasta Bake

A rich, gooey, one-skillet pasta bake featuring perfectly cooked penne smothered in a glossy white cheddar and mozzarella garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta penne, rotini, or similar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 dash Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, cook until fragrant.
  2. Add pasta, milk, white cheddar, mozzarella to skillet, simmer while stirring.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake skillet for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Stir halfway through baking.
  6. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

For the creamiest texture, grate blocks of cheese yourself rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese.