This cheese-filled pasta bake gets its sweet and crunchy topping from a layer of canned fried onions and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Canned artichokes give it a savory depth, while a combination of goat cheese, cream cheese and mozzarella make it wonderfully gooey. Make sure to use plain - not marinated - artichokes, which will be too sharp and acidic here. You're looking for a mellow richness in this comforting casserole.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees and bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli according to package directions until 3 minutes shy of al dente. Reserve 3 cups pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook scallion whites until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook another 1 minute. Stir in red-pepper flakes, and cook another 30 seconds.
- Whisk in 1 1/2 cups pasta water, cream cheese and goat cheese, and simmer, whisking, until smooth. Stir in artichokes, 1 cup fried onions, the mozzarella, the parsley, the dill and the reserved scallion greens, then stir in cooked pasta and black pepper. Add more pasta water if it seems too dry; you want this to be fairly liquid, because the pasta will soak up the sauce as it bakes. Taste and add some salt if needed.
- Top pasta with remaining cup of fried onions and the Parmesan. Bake until filling is bubbly and onions are browned, about 10 to 20 minutes. Serve drizzled with olive oil, and with more red-pepper flakes on the side if you like.
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Khawar Gill
[email protected]This was the worst pasta I've ever had. The artichokes were tough and the goat cheese sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Padma Lama
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I think next time I'll use less salt.
Biniyam Mengistu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It was quick to make and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
AwaisKing AwaisKing
[email protected]This pasta was easy to make and turned out great! The artichokes and goat cheese were a perfect pairing. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Jenny Bliss
[email protected]This pasta was delicious! I used fresh artichokes and they were so tender and flavorful. The goat cheese sauce was also perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Aslam Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I loved this pasta! The goat cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
msahil msahil
[email protected]I've made this pasta several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
dagibson1507
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was too thick and the artichokes were tough. I would not recommend this recipe.
sammy the sausage dog
[email protected]This pasta was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less goat cheese.
Waqas Vicky
[email protected]I love artichokes and goat cheese, so I knew I would love this pasta. I was right! It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Mbugua
[email protected]This pasta was easy to make and tasted great! I used canned artichoke hearts and it still turned out delicious.
Arieal Gibson
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The artichokes and goat cheese were delicious together. I'll definitely be making this again.
Arjun Timalsina
[email protected]This pasta was amazing! The artichokes and goat cheese were a perfect pairing. I would highly recommend this recipe.
evelyn paitan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I loved the combination of artichokes and goat cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Owen Browne
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was delicious! The artichokes were tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese sauce was creamy and rich. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Duwayne Yazzie
[email protected]This baked artichoke pasta with creamy goat cheese was a hit with my family! The artichokes added a delicious savory flavor, and the goat cheese made the sauce creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this dish again!