BAKED PENNE WITH FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR AND LEEKS
Provided by Rick Rodgers
Categories Pasta Vegetarian High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Cheddar Leek Family Reunion Potluck Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; stir to coat. Cover saucepan and cook until leeks are tender, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes (do not brown). Uncover saucepan; add flour. Stir 2 minutes. Add milk; bring to simmer, stirring often. Add cheese, mustard, and pepper sauce. Stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Season cheese sauce to taste with salt.
- Whisk eggs in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheese sauce. Stir egg mixture into cheese sauce in saucepan.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot.
- Stir cheese sauce into pasta in pot. Transfer to prepared baking dish. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake pasta until cheese sauce is bubbling around edges and some ends of pasta are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let stand 15 minutes. Serve hot.
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Thu Zar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The casserole was cheesy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch.
JK JUNAED KHAN
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Hk Rk
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The casserole was cheesy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Nasteho Abdikadir
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The leeks added a nice flavor and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Wolverine Diwash
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Edward Elric
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be easily customized to your own preferences. I love adding different vegetables to the casserole, such as broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms.
Ramesh Thapa
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. The cheese and leeks are a perfect combination, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch.
Mzikhona Mbhenyane
[email protected]This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and the leeks add a nice touch of sophistication.
Megan Guild
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The cheese was gooey and melted, and the leeks added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Yalena Aley
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of penne, cheddar, and leeks was delicious, and the crispy breadcrumb topping added a nice textural contrast. I will definitely be making this again.