Baked Artichoke Pasta With Creamy Goat Cheese

1. Preheat and Boil Pasta

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Boil a pound of short pasta in salted water and drain three minutes before it's al dente, reserving 3 cups of pasta water.

2. Cook Scallions and Garlic

Warm extra-virgin olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced whites of scallions and cook for about 5 minutes, then add thinly sliced garlic and red-pepper flakes, toasting for about 1.5 minutes.

3. Create the Sauce

Pour 1.5 cups of reserved pasta water into the skillet, whisking in cubed cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.

4. Combine the Ingredients

Fold in artichoke hearts, 1 cup of canned fried onions, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley and dill, sliced scallion greens, drained pasta, and ground black pepper. Add more pasta water if needed.

5. Bake the Pasta

Top with the remaining cup of fried onions and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown, about 10 to 20 minutes.