Cheesy Pasta Bake

SERVES: 8

PREP: 11 Min

COOK TIME: 8 Min

You know those meals that taste like perfection in every bite? Well, this Cheesy Pasta Bake is one of 'em! You can't miss with this!

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
16 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook 3 minutes or until thickened, whisking constantly.
Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts. Add pasta, tossing to coat.
Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

For a quick centerpiece, line a basket with plastic wrap. Place container plants, such as gerbera daisies, marigolds, or African violets, in the basket. Fill in around the plants with Spanish moss. Voila! In a week or so, plant the flowers outdoors.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 558
Calories from Fat 239
Total Fat 27g 41 %
Saturated Fat 16g 81 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 27g 55 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 80mg 27 %
Sodium 765mg 32 %
Total Carbohydrates 51g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Sugars 7.0g 0 %

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pkbki42 0963927

Jan 31, 2013

Centerpiece is a great idea. You could also use dried pasta or beans, glass beads, Easter basket grass, crayons, party favors, unfilled balloons, raffia, shredded paper, and a million other things. What a great idea!!!