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Dump & Bake Pasta alla Vodka (No Vodka)

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Dump & Bake Pasta alla Vodka (No Vodka)

Name: Dump & Bake Pasta alla Vodka (No Vodka)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g Pasta (uncooked) (Any short pasta shape like penne, rigatoni, or ziti would work well); 1 can Diced tomatoes (with juice) (400g can); 4 tbsp Tomato paste; 600 mL Thickened cream; 1.5 cups Chicken stock; 30 g Minced garlic (Approximately 6-8 cloves); 1 Onion (Finely chopped); 1 tsp Chilli flakes (Optional, adjust to taste for heat); 200 g Shredded parmesan (For topping and flavor); to taste Salt

This Dump & Bake Pasta alla Vodka (No Vodka) recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy, and totally saucy pasta dish, perfect for a lazy dinner. It's an ultimate comfort food that gets even better with every bake, ready to dig into without the fuss of multiple pots and pans. Simply combine all ingredients in one dish, bake, and enjoy a rich, flavorful pasta experience.

#Pasta

#Dump and Bake

#No Vodka

#Creamy Pasta

#Easy Dinner

#Cheesy

#Italian

#Weeknight Meal

#Comfort Food

Assembled ingredients in baking dish

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

820

Calories

26g

Protein

72g

Carbs

46g

Fat

Pasta cooking in the oven, bubbling

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dish with parmesan cheese added

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even cooking.
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In a large, oven-safe baking dish (approx. 9x13 inch), combine the uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, thickened cream, chicken stock, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and chilli flakes (if using).
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In a large, oven-safe baking dish (approx. 9x13 inch), combine the uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, thickened cream, chicken stock, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and chilli flakes (if using).
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Use a dish large enough to accommodate all ingredients and allow for stirring without spillage.
3
Season generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.
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Season generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.
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It's better to under-salt initially and adjust after cooking.
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Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.
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Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.
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Make sure no dry pasta pieces are sticking out to prevent them from becoming hard.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring gently halfway through, until the pasta is nearly al dente.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring gently halfway through, until the pasta is nearly al dente.
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Stirring prevents pasta from sticking and ensures it cooks evenly in the sauce. The foil helps trap moisture.
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Remove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
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Remove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
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Ensure the cheese covers the entire surface for a beautiful cheesy crust.
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Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
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Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
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Keep an eye on it to prevent the cheese from burning.
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Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.
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Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.
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Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil if desired.

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Dump & Bake Pasta alla Vodka (No Vodka)

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pasta (uncooked)(Any short pasta shape like penne, rigatoni, or ziti would work well)

Diced tomatoes (with juice)(400g can)

Tomato paste

Thickened cream

Chicken stock

Minced garlic(Approximately 6-8 cloves)

Onion(Finely chopped)

Chilli flakes(Optional, adjust to taste for heat)

Shredded parmesan(For topping and flavor)

Salt

Servings: 6

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).5m

Season generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.Preview1mPreviewSeason generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.1m

Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.Preview1mPreviewStir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.1m

Remove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.Preview2mPreviewRemove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.2m

Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.Preview8mPreviewReturn the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.8m

Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.Preview2mPreviewLet the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.2m

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Pasta (uncooked)
(Any short pasta shape like penne, rigatoni, or ziti would work well)

Diced tomatoes (with juice)
(400g can)

Minced garlic
(Approximately 6-8 cloves)

Onion
(Finely chopped)

Chilli flakes
(Optional, adjust to taste for heat)

Shredded parmesan
(For topping and flavor)

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
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5m
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
5m

Season generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.
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1m
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Season generously with salt to taste. Remember parmesan will add more salt later.
1m

Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.
Preview
1m
Preview
Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. This ensures even cooking.
1m

Remove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
Preview
2m
Preview
Remove the dish from the oven, give it another good stir, then evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the top.
2m

Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.
Preview
2m
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Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving hot. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.
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