Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe How To Cook

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This is a cosy Creamy Pasta Bake “formula” you can make with what you’ve got! Based around a creamy white sauce that makes anything delicious, you just need butter, flour, milk, stock powder (bouillon) and some kind of cheese –

Use any pasta, long or short.Any cooked or raw meat (chopped or ground/mince). Sausage, ham, canned fish, any vegetable (fresh, frozen, canned, pickled, dried), pickles and olives. You’re only limited by your imagination! (And what’s in your pantry 😂)

This is a recipe for a creamy white sauce to make a big pasta bake using anything you’ve got. Just look in your pantry. Cans of corn? Frozen veg? Random bits of ham, some cooked and raw meats, cans of tuna, salmon or other fish?

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How about some floppy “about-to-die” bits of veg – zucchinis, carrots, celery, eggplant. Half used jars of olives and pickles, pizza topping leftovers, andany pasta you’ve got, long or short.

“Make This With Anything” creamy pasta bake is based on a creamy white sauce that makes anything taste great!Here’s what you need –

Here’s what I used for the pasta bake in the top 2 photos: shredded cooked chicken, chopped cook pork, sliced red onion, frozen peas, carrots and corn. YES I seriously just raided my fridge!

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Firstly, gather your Add Ins and determine if there are ingredients that need cooking. The pasta bake is only in the oven for 25 minutes or so which isnot enough time to cook raw meat and vegetables so they need to be cooked before mixing with the pasta and sauce.

Roasting adds terrific flavour to any vegetable, so I highly recommend it for roast-able veg likepumpkin, eggplant, sweet potato, and even broccoli and cauliflower.

* Frozen diced veg tends to be softer once thawed, giving it a head start with cooking. So small frozen veg doesn’t need to be precooked, whereas fresh does.

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The recipe video below shows me making this a creamy pasta bake with chicken, bacon and baby spinach where the chicken and bacon is cooked in the same pot the sauce is made. Here are the Add Ins I used:

Also, while pasta bakes are traditionally thought of as made with short pastas, they are SO GOOD made with spaghetti and other long pastas (see thisBolognese Baked Spaghettifor a sneak preview!).

In case you happen to be one of the few people in the world who currently has access to every and any ingredient your heart desires, here are some suggestions for combinations:

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I hope you find this creamy pasta bake “formula” useful. And share what combinations YOU come up with!! I’d love to hear!

Here’s the recipe video to make the sauce and pour it over things that don’t require cooking (like canned salmon or tuna, corn, olives):

And here’s the recipe video to make a creamy pasta bake where you start with raw things like chicken and vegetables that need cooking:

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Recipe video above. This is a formula using a creamy white sauce to make a pasta bake using anything you've got. Add in literally any meat, raw or cooked, any vegetable (frozen, canned, dried, fresh, pickled). Canned tuna or salmon, bacon, ham, chorizo. You're only limited by your imagination! (Eer - and what's in your pantry 😂) If using raw meat and veg that needs to be cooked, cook them first then make the sauce in the same pot. If using add ins like canned salmon and corn that do not need pre cooking, just make the sauce and mix it up with the pasta, then bake until bubbly and golden! See above in post for combination suggestions.

1. Pasta -risoni/orzo and other tiny pasta won't create enough volume for this recipe, Either use this recipe, or cook double the amount of pasta.

* Frozen diced veg tends to be softer once thawed, giving it a head start with cooking. So small frozen veg doesn't need to be precooked, whereas fresh does.

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4. Topping - alternative is to use Panko or plain breadcrumbs, and/or parmesan. If you don't have any of these, just drizzle with butter and bake, it will still get a bit of a crust on it!

5. Leftovers - Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, reheat in microwave. Keeps better than most pasta bakes because this is saucier so you don't end up with sad dried up stodgy leftovers.

6. Make ahead / freezing:Toss hot pasta with dab of butter of drizzle of oil (stops it bloating). Cool sauce, toss and assemble pasta bake. Fridge 4 days or freezer 3 months, thaw then bake 30 minutes. OR bake from frozen - foil covered for 50 minutes or until centre is piping hot, then remove cover and bake until cheese has golden spots.

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Calories: 508 cal (25%) Carbohydrates: 60 g (20%) Protein: 23 g (46%) Fat: 19 g (29%) Saturated Fat: 12 g (75%) Cholesterol: 56 mg (19%) Sodium: 430 mg (19%) Potassium: 415 mg (12%) Fiber: 3 g (13%) Sugar: 10 g (11%) Vitamin A: 822 IU (16%) Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%) Calcium: 513 mg (51%) Iron: 2 mg (11%)

I believe you can make great food with everyday ingredients even if you’re short on time and cost conscious. You just need to cook clever and get creative!Not a lot can beat a lovely cheesy pasta bake served up with a big side of salad (obviously that makes it healthy.......)

One of those dinners that the kids can polish off in no time - regardless of how many veggies I sneak in there. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach - it all gets thrown in.

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Sometimes I'll add courgette or kale. If I'm being extra sneaky I might add some finely chopped mushroom too (I'm the only mushroom lover in our house - but they all eat mushrooms if they can't identify them hee hee hee!).

I like it cold for lunch the next day too - although you can heat it up in the microwave with a tablespoon of water - to stop it drying out.

Oh yeah, that was easy - I didn't even start on the pulled pork ragu or the or the penne arrabiata!! Oh and dont forget to check out my new Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake too!

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Can I make pasta bake ahead? Yes! You can make ahead up to the point you sprinkle the cheese on, then cool, cover with foil and refrigerate for up to a day

Note: the dish will be a little less saucy if you make it ahead, as the pasta will absorb more of the liquid. You can a few tablespoons of stock or hot water before heating the pasta to ensure it’s still saucy if you like.

Type of pasta to use for pasta bake: I love to use rigatoni for this pasta bake, but you can use most pasta shapes. 

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Spiralli (pasta spirals), Penne (tubes cut on the diagonal), Fusilli (pasta twists) and Farfalle (pasta bows) all work partcularly well, with no change in amounts or cooking times.

Vegetarian version: Replace the chicken with chunky pieces of courgette (zucchini) or mushroom. You can leave the bacon out entirely, or replace it with vegetarian chorizo or smoky chickpeas (chickpeas fried with smoked paprika, cumin, salt and pepper).  Also, ensure the cheddar and mozzarella are vegetarian versions.

Gluten free version: This recipe works well as a gluten-free dish with a few changes. Swap out the pasta for gluten-free pasta and ensure your tomato paste is gluten free.

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Also, if you're using ready grated (shredded) cheese, ensure it's gluten free, as it can sometimes be tossed in a little flour to prevent it from sticking.

Calories: 657 kcal Carbohydrates: 62 g Protein: 33 g Fat: 30 g Saturated Fat: 15 g Cholesterol: 108 mg Sodium: 637 mg Potassium: 911 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 7 g Vitamin A: 3040 IU Vitamin C: 82.3 mg Calcium: 300 mg Iron: 3.5 mg

If you’ve tried my pasta bake recipe then please rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing your thoughts and add-ons to my recipes!

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