Seafood Pasta Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain and pour it into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3 -Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over very high heat.

Step 4 -Add the seafood to the hot oil and sear on both sides, about 30 seconds on each side. The seafood will still be raw inside.

Step 5 -Transfer the seafood to the baking dish.

Step 6 -Return the pan to the stove and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, reducing the heat to medium.

Step 7 -Add the leeks and the garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.

Step 8 -Transfer the leek mixture to the baking dish, and mix the pasta, the seafood, and the leeks together.

Step 9 -Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the flour and mix it into the butter until the raw flour smell disappears, about 1 minute.

Step 10 -Add 1 cup of the milk and use a whisk to combine until thickened.

Step 11 -Add the remaining milk and the bouillon cube, whisking to combine.

Step 12 -Cook the mixture, whisking occasionally at first then constantly as it thickens, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Season with the salt and the pepper.

Step 14 -Pour the white sauce into the baking dish and top it with the panko breadcrumbs and the parmesan.

Step 15 -Bake until the top is golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 16 -Transfer the bake from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

Step 17 -Serve garnished with fresh parsley.