Easy Alfredo Bake
Classic Alfredo sauce is combined with linguine and baked to perfection in this crowd-pleasing recipe!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces linguine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring until smooth. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened. Reduce heat and add half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Season with herbs de Provence, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Combine the sauce with the cooked linguine and toss to coat well. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g