By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 22, 2021
You’ve seen Baked Feta Pasta on Tik Tok, but this Baked Parmesan Pasta takes things up a notch! This simple baked parmesan pasta is a quick and simple pasta recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Made with just a few ingredients it’s perfect for a weeknight family meal.
Cheesy Baked Parmesan Pasta Recipe
This simple baked parmesan pasta recipe is a variation on the viral Tik Tok feta baked pasta . I’m sure you’ve seen it, right?!
Super easy to make, it’s meant to taste like the pasta at restaurants that are made inside a wheel of cheese. Fresh tomatoes are roasted with parmesan cheese and olive oil and then tossed in pasta to serve. It so simple and so delicious!
If you love this recipe, be sure to check out my Caprese Pasta Bake and Pasta Pomodoro .
Why you’ll love this Parmesan Pasta recipe:
- EASY: This dish takes about 5 minutes of hands on time, so it’s a great option after a busy day.
- KID FRIENDLY : Picky eaters love this pasta bake, and older kids will have fun helping you make it.
- SIMPLE : Made with pantry staples and 5 ingredients, this vegetarian pasta is a great family meal .
How to make Baked Parmesan Pasta (only 5 Ingredients!)
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- Toss the cherry tomatoes in the oil and add the parmesan cheese.
- Bake until the tomatoes are roasted.
- Cook the pasta and drain, reserving some cooking water.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven, add the garlic and stir everything together.
- Add the pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This baked cheesy pasta is best served as soon as you’ve made it, but leftovers will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
You can reheat the pasta in the oven, covered with foil at 350F until warmed through or on the stovetop for a few minutes on a medium heat.
What do you serve it with?
A bowl of this pasta can easily be eaten by itself, or to make it a fuller meal, you can serve it with crusty bread, a side salad or veggies. Try it with:
- Homemade Garlic Bread
- Garlic Knots
- Caprese Salad
- Cheesy Roasted Broccoli
- Three Cheese Focaccia Bread
What’s the best pasta to use?
You can use any type of pasta you have to hand for this recipe. I like to use shells as they help to capture that delicious sauce and fusilli would work great too.
You can easily make this dish gluten-free by using corn or chickpea pasta, and whole wheat works just fine too.
Tips!
- If you prefer the garlic flavor to be milder, add it to the baking dish in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Cook the pasta al-dente as it will continue to cook once you’ve drained it and when it is stirred into the sauce.
- Make it a fully meal by stirring in cooked shredded chicken.
This baked parmesan pasta is such a fun recipe to make and it’s so delicious! It’s super easy to make and I can totally see why it has become so popular!
More Easy Pasta Recipes we Love
- Chicken Florentine Pasta
- Pesto Cavatappi
- Penne alla Vodka
- Lasagna
- Pesto Pasta Salad
- One Pot Chili Mac
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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- ▢ ¼ Cup olive oil
- ▢ 2 Cups cherry tomatoes
- ▢ 5 oz parmesan cheese
- ▢ 2 Cups pasta your favorite kind
- ▢ 2 Garlic cloves minced
- ▢ Pepper to taste
- ▢ Fresh Basil for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with pepper and take to the oven.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top of the parmesan cheese is golden and the tomatoes are roasted.
- While the tomatoes and parmesan are baking, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ⅓ Cup cooking pasta water.
- Remove from the oven. Add the garlic and stir everything together. The tomatoes and the cheese will mix together creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle with pepper and serve with basil.
Becky’s Tips
- Cook the pasta al-dente as it will continue to cook once you’ve drained it and when it is stirred into the sauce.
- Make it a fully meal by stirring in cooked shredded chicken.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Baked Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 2 Cups cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz parmesan cheese
- 2 Cups pasta your favorite kind
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with pepper and take to the oven.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top of the parmesan cheese is golden and the tomatoes are roasted.
- While the tomatoes and parmesan are baking, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Reserve ⅓ Cup cooking pasta water.
- Remove from the oven. Add the garlic and stir everything together. The tomatoes and the cheese will mix together creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle with pepper and serve with basil.
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Notes
- Cook the pasta al-dente as it will continue to cook once you’ve drained it and when it is stirred into the sauce.
- Make it a fully meal by stirring in cooked shredded chicken.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
