Baked Alfredo Pasta

A wonderfully grown-up macaroni and cheese. Great served with a salad and bread or steamed peas or broccoli.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb butter
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 -3  pinches nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (20 ounce) package  cheese tortellini, prepared
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Prepare tortellini or other favorite pasta slightly al dente in salted water. Drain.
2. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
3. Warm butter and cream in a sauce pan until butter is melted. Add parmesan cheese and spices.
4. Pour pasta into a 2qt casserole dish with a lid. Pour alfredo sauce over pasta and stir to combine.
5. Sprinkle shredded parmesan and bread crumbs over pasta and cover.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until top is brown and crusty.