Three-Cheese Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Three-Cheese Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 1 (12-ounce) package gluten-free brown rice penne (such as Tinkyada); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup panko-style breadcrumbs (such as Kinnikinnick)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1 (12-ounce) package gluten-free brown rice penne (such as Tinkyada)
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko-style breadcrumbs (such as Kinnikinnick)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
3
While onion cooks, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
4
Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups milk to onion; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring with a whisk until cheeses melt. Stir in pasta. Pour pasta mixture evenly into 6 (2-cup) gratin dishes or ramekins coated with cooking spray.
5
Combine Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and top is brown.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium), 1 (12-ounce) package gluten-free brown rice penne (such as Tinkyada), 1/4 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Three-Cheese Baked Penne 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.

Three-Cheese Baked Penne

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