One Pot Lemon Mascarpone Pasta Bake

I’m sure you can agree that there’s nothing better than a one pot meal. Especially on a weeknight or just after a busy day. One pot meals are easy and the best part is, there’s one dish to clean up! Honestly, what’s better than that! This recipe checks all the boxes. 5 minute prep time and literally made in 1 dish. This pasta is the perfect dish for an easy weeknight dinner or even a dinner party and with the freshness of lemon, it’s perfect for Spring or Summer.

Entertaining tips:

1. This recipe truly takes 5 minutes to put together. No need to prep anything in advance!

2. Make any of these along side for the perfect entertaining menu.

   • Garlic, Lemon, and Rosemary Olives

   • Shaved Fennel, Asparagus, and Citrus Salad with Cara Cara Vinaigrette

   • French Lavender

   • Strawberry Americano

Recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

For the crust

1 pound dried tagliatelle pasta

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

8oz mascarpone cheese (I prefer Vermont Creamery)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 lemon, quartered and seeds removed

2 cups whole milk

2 cups water

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Add melted butter to a 9x13” baking dish. Swirl butter around to coat bottom and sides of dish.

3. Add dried pasta to the dish.

4. Wedge lemon in dish, around the pasta.

5. Next, add mascarpone cheese, 1 spoonful at a time, over the pasta.

6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over top, followed by lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

7. Pour milk and water over top of pasta.

8. Bake in the over 30-40 minutes, until bubbly around the sides and aldente.

9. Serve warm and enjoy!