Creamy Pasta Bake

Creamy Pasta Bake

A comforting pasta bake made with expired but safe unopened evaporated milk, reducing food waste.

15
Prep Time (min)
25
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 250g pasta
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup unopened evaporated milk (past expiration date but safe to consume)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.

4

Add the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

5

Pour the unopened evaporated milk into the skillet and stir until heated through.

6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.

7

Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9

Serve hot and enjoy!

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