Baked Alfredo Pasta

Name: Baked Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by MommyMakes

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

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READY IN: 32mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₄

lb butter
1

cup heavy cream
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cup parmesan cheese
2 -3

pinches nutmeg
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teaspoon garlic powder
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teaspoon black pepper
1

(20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, prepared
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cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
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cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

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

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