Cheesy Chili Oil Pasta Bake
Serves 4
15 mins prep
40 mins cook
55 mins total
An easy, creamy and scrumptious Cheesy Chili Oil Pasta Bake recipe that's perfect for weekday meals or potluck dinners.
Chili Oil Pasta
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Boil pasta in lightly salted water until cooked and reserve some pasta water.
Sauté garlic cloves in 1 tbsp melted butter and oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add tomato paste and continue sautéing for another minute before adding chili oil.
Stir well for another minute then pour in heavy whipping cream.
Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes before adding the rest of the seasoning and basil.
Let it continue cooking until it boils and stir occasionally.
Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, pasta and the remaining butter. Stir until every piece is well coated and turn off heat.
Pasta Bake
Mix in 2 cups of shredded smoked gouda and 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar.
Transfer into an oven safe pot/container and add a layer of the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Garnish with parsley and serve. Enjoy!
