Pasta Formaggio Recipe

Name: Pasta Formaggio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (chipotle chili powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 can evaporated skim milk; 1 1/2 cups milk (2% or skim is fine); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup grated asiago cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces roasted garlic cheese rolls, shredded (1 cup, I use Hoffmann's); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 lb belleflour pasta, cooked al dente and drained (I use Barilla Campanelle pasta); 1 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (chipotle chili powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 cups milk (2% or skim is fine)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated asiago cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces roasted garlic cheese rolls, shredded (1 cup, I use Hoffmann's)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb belleflour pasta, cooked al dente and drained (I use Barilla Campanelle pasta)
1 cup frozen peas

1
In medium saucepan, melt butter.
2
Combine flour, dry mustard, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Stir with whisk flour mixture into melted butter, and cook for about 1 minute or until bubbly.
4
Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring to combine, then add regular milk as stirring.
5
Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken.
6
The fattier the milk, the thicker the sauce.
7
Add cheeses and reduce heat to low; cook stirring frequently until sauce thickens.
8
Stir in tomato paste.
9
Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta.
10
Stir in peas.
11
Serve at once.
12
If desired, top with buttered bread crumbs and bake in 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes to brown topping.
13
(I never do this step.).

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (chipotle chili powder), and more.

Yes, Pasta Formaggio 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.

Pasta Formaggio

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