Savory Penne Bake Recipe

Name: Savory Penne Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces pancetta, chopped fine; 1 shallot, chopped fine; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 ¼ cups gouda cheese, shredded; 1 ¼ cups asiago cheese, shredded; 2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; ¼ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup garlic and cheese flavored croutons, crushed into crumbs; 1 pinch oregano; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, chopped fine
1 shallot, chopped fine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ¼ cups gouda cheese, shredded
1 ¼ cups asiago cheese, shredded
2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
¼ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped fine
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup garlic and cheese flavored croutons, crushed into crumbs
1 pinch oregano
1 tablespoon butter

1
Cook the penne according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan and add the pancetta and shallots.
3
Saute over medium heat for almost 10 minutes or until the pancetta starts to get browned.
4
Sprinkle the 4 tablespoons flour over the pancetta mixture and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Slowly add the milk to the saucepan; let this come to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6
When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and add the 3 cheeses.
7
Stir until smooth and completely melted.
8
Add the sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoons oregano, and the pepper, and stir.
9
Add the penne to the saucepan and completely coat.
10
Pour the penne mixture into a rectangle baking dish (I use a 13x9-inch dish).
11
Sprinkle the crushed crouton crumbs,the pinch oregano, and the 1 tablespoons butter in small pieces, on top.
12
Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through and slightly browned on top.
13
Enjoy!

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 ounces pancetta, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Savory 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.

Savory Penne Bake

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