Perfect Pasta And Cheese Recipe

Name: Perfect Pasta And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons margarine; 1/2 cup minced shallots; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup chopped chives, divided; 3 1/2 cups uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup minced shallots
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped chives, divided
3 1/2 cups uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Prepare Bechamel Sauce; keep warm.
2
Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
3
Combine breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir well; set aside. Add 1 3/4 cups cheese to Bechamel Sauce; stir until cheese melts. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well; return pasta to pan. Add mushrooms, cheese sauce, and 3 tablespoons chives; stir well.
4
Spoon pasta mixture into a 3-quart casserole; sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons margarine, 1/2 cup minced shallots, 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 4 ounces), and more.

Yes, Perfect Pasta And Cheese 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.

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