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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake Recipe

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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort meal cheesy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners. This pasta bake combines fettuccine with a rich tomato-basil sauce, melty cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of cream for a luscious, satisfying dish that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fettuccine (or other long pasta)
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 28 oz marinara sauce
  • â…“ cup red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled (cream cheese works too)
  • 1 cup fontina cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella, torn
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the hot pot.
  3. Make the sauce: Add butter, pesto, marinara sauce, enchilada sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, fontina cheese, and coconut milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss for 3–5 minutes until cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
  4. Transfer to baking dish: If pot is not oven-safe, move pasta to a 9×13 inch dish.
  5. Top and bake: Scatter mozzarella over pasta. Bake 10–15 minutes until cheese is melty. Broil for 1–2 minutes to brown cheese.
  6. Serve: Let sit 5 minutes. Top with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use any long pasta you prefer, like penne or rigatoni, if fettuccine is unavailable.
  • For extra richness, stir in an additional ¼ cup cream or milk before baking.
  • Add cooked chicken or sausage for a protein boost.
  • Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to a day in advance; bake before serving.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian