Name: Garlic Parmesan Casserole (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne pasta; 1/2 cup Butter; 4 cloves Garlic-minced; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 1 cup Parmesan cheese-grated; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 tbsp Butter-melted; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese-grated

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A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring pasta, a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and a golden, bubbly topping.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Penne pasta
Sauce
cup 120 mL Butter
4 cloves 12 g Garlic-minced
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
1 cup 100 g Parmesan cheese-grated
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Topping
cup 50 g Panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter-melted
cup 25 g Parmesan cheese-grated

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Salt, and Pepper.
Combine cooked Pasta with Sauce. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, melted Butter, and Parmesan cheese for the Topping. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.