There are so many different types of pasta bakes, and they are all fantastic in their own way. But don’t feel like you have to be tied down to a recipe when it comes to pasta bakes, because as long as you follow a loose formula, you’ll have delicious pasta bakes every time.
Pasta
Every pasta bake starts, of course, with pasta. You can choose whatever type you like, but just make sure to cook it exactly to al dente, because if it goes for too long, you’ll end up with mushy pasta.
Sauce
Whether you’re using a red sauce, cream sauce, pesto, or a combination – you always want to cover the pasta in it before it goes into a baking dish. That will ensure that every piece is coated properly. If you want to use more than one, coat the pasta in one and then use the other as part of the layers.
Layers
No matter if you’re a cheese fanatic, a veggie lover, or a sauce maniac, the layers in a pasta bake make all the difference. Start with a layer of pasta, then at least one layer or more of something else, and then more pasta. It’s always fun to add a layer of cheese on top, and that type can be up to you.
