Penne With Pancetta, Spinach, And Buttery Crumb Topping Recipe

Name: Penne With Pancetta, Spinach, And Buttery Crumb Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces French bread; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) chopped pancetta; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces); 3 3/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 6 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 cups hot cooked penne (about 1 pound uncooked tube-shaped pasta); 1/4 cup butter, melted

Servings: persons

8 ounces French bread
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) chopped pancetta
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces)
3 3/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
1/4 cup half-and-half
6 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups hot cooked penne (about 1 pound uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 4 cups; set aside.
3
Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add pancetta, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a small bowl; gradually add 3/4 cup milk, stirring until smooth. Add flour mixture, remaining 3 cups milk, and half-and-half to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add spinach; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
4
Place pasta in a large bowl. Add sauce mixture to pasta; toss well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs and butter; toss well. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
5
Bake at 425u00b0 for 6 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces French bread, Cooking spray, 3/4 cup (3 ounces) chopped pancetta, 3/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Penne With Pancetta, Spinach, And Buttery Crumb Topping 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.

Penne With Pancetta, Spinach, And Buttery Crumb Topping

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