Four Cheese Mini Penne Bake Recipe

Name: Four Cheese Mini Penne Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces mini penne; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup gruyere, shredded; 1/2 cup havarti cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dash teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup soft fine breadcrumbs; 1 dash paprika

Servings: persons

8 ounces mini penne
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup gruyere, shredded
1/2 cup havarti cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup soft fine breadcrumbs
1 dash paprika

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse; set aside.
3
Grease a 2-quart casserole.
4
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly.
5
Gradually stir in the milk and continue cooking, stirring, until thickened.
6
Add the Cheddar, Gruyere, Havarti cheeses, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking, stirring, until cheeses have melted.
7
Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
8
Stir the drained pasta and cheese mixture together.
9
Spoon pasta and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole.
10
Put bread crumbs in a small bowl with the remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and drizzle over the bread crumb mixture; toss to blend.
11
Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the pasta.
12
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.
13
Increase temperature to 400u00b0 and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes longer, until topping is browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces mini penne, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Four Cheese Mini Penne Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Four Cheese Mini Penne Bake

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