Three Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, plus; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, plus; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 5 cups milk; 1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups); 8 ounces Fontina cheese, rind removed, shredded; ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 lbs penne rigate; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, plus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup all-purpose flour, plus
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
8 ounces Fontina cheese, rind removed, shredded
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs penne rigate
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
2
Meanwhile, melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.
3
Whisk in flour until blended; cook 1 minute, whisking.
4
Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a boil, whisking.
5
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
6
Remove from heat; add cheddar, Fontina, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, whisking until sauce is smooth.
7
Whisk in mustard, salt and pepper.
8
Heat oven to 350F Butter a large 3 qt baking dish with 2 tbsp of the butter.
9
Cook pasta 2 minutes less than the recommended time on package, until slightly undercooked.
10
Drain.
11
Combine pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared baking dish.
12
Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter; mix with breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over pasta.
13
(If making ahead, place crumb mixture in a food storage bag; refrigerate; sprinkle over pasta before baking.)
14
Bake until top is golden and sauce is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
15
Garnish with parsley.

1257

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, plus, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, plus, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese Pasta 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.

Three Cheese Pasta Bake

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