No recipe required.
I think we can all agree that a cheesy baked pasta casserole is one of the most comforting cold weather dinners. But we tend to think of them as complicated, all-day projects when really they're very fast and easy to make—and you don't need a recipe to do so.
To make your own cheesy baked pasta casserole exactly as you like it, in any amount you want, all you need to do is learn a simple ratio. I tested a bunch of different proportions, and found the one that works best is to use Yes, you need those mix-ins to make sure you have the right ratio of sauce coating everything—but these are casseroles we're talking about, not mac 'n cheese.
You can use any shape of dried pasta that you like—but stick to chunky shapes rather than strands. Cook your pasta according to the box directions, but stop cooking it and strain it 3 minutes shy of the suggested cooking time—this will help prevent the pasta from overcooking when you bake the casserole in the oven.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jamie Oliver's 5-Ingredient, 15-Minute Pastas Are Weeknight Miracle WorkersChock-full of flavor and verve, these pasta recipes are ready in 15 minutes or less.
Read more »
Ravioli for (Elegant) DummiesNo crimping or messing around with flour required. This recipe for loose ravioli with a lemony ricotta-mushroom filling makes a sumptuous meal in 20 minutes.
Read more »
Pasta Salad with Romesco Sauce RecipeThis pasta salad holds up well at room temperature and has a flavorful, punchy romesco sauce.
Read more »
These Grinch-Inspired Christmas Cookies Are The Ultimate Bake Sale HackNestle's new 'Pinch of Grinch' pre-made sugar cookie dough is coming to be your ultimate Christmas baking hack this year.
Read more »