Description
The Creamy Cheesy Cellentani Bake offers a delightful twist on the classic baked pasta dish, incorporating a savory blend of cheeses and spices that meld perfectly to create a comfort food masterpiece. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Cellentani Noodles or Macaroni Noodles
- 1 stick Salted Butter, softened and cubed
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 12 oz Evaporated Milk
- 8 oz Velveeta Cheese, cubed
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F to ensure it’s ready for baking once your pasta dish is assembled.
- Step 2: Cook the Noodles Boil water in a large saucepan and cook your noodles until they are soft. This usually takes around 8-10 minutes, depending on the noodle type.
- Step 3: Prepare the Cheeses While the noodles are cooking, take the time to shred the sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and cube the Velveeta. Set these aside for later use.
- Step 4: Melt Velveeta with Evaporated Milk In a small saucepan, heat the evaporated milk over medium heat. Add the cubed Velveeta and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Step 5: Combine Noodles with Ingredients Drain your pasta and pour it into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Stir in the sour cream, cubed butter, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika with the warm noodles until well combined.
- Step 6: Add Cheeses and Bake Mix in half of the shredded cheeses with the noodle mixture, then gradually pour in the creamy Velveeta sauce, ensuring everything is evenly mixed. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the surface is golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes