COPIA'S PENNE PASTA AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is a delicious combination of pasta, 2 cheeses, bacon bits, shallots and whipping cream with bread crumb topping. This dish should be served immediately as it does not reheat well because the fat separates from pasta and other ingredients.
Provided by Robbie Westbrook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve the remaining bacon drippings in a small bowl. Crumble the bacon into a bowl, then mix in the panko bread crumbs, butter, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallots; cook and stir until the shallots have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon drippings and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then whisk in the heavy cream and thyme. Continue to cook and stir until reduced by 1/3. Add Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheeses have melted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the penne pasta. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs have browned and the sauce is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.3 g, Sodium 486.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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chris rouse
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or a family dinner. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Arman Vp
[email protected]This was my first time making a pasta casserole and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the casserole was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiida Dickson
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices to the cheese sauce next time.
Kelechi Francis
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta casseroles, but this one was really good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the penne noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Rubel Hoseen
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up leftover pasta and cheese in this dish.
Naira Yasir
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pasta and cheese casserole was delicious and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Bijoy Ghso
[email protected]This is the best pasta and cheese casserole I've ever had! The penne noodles were cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Patricia Nance
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's also a great make-ahead meal.
Usama Alyas
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta casserole recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the creamy cheese sauce and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Ettore Luberti
[email protected]I made this for my family and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a potluck or a family dinner. I would definitely recommend it.
Bijoy Day
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out delicious! I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.
Dlamini Maleqhoa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change next time is to add some more spices to the cheese sauce. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Adam Beaty
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta bakes, but this recipe changed my mind. The penne was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.
Waseb Tv Punjab
[email protected]This pasta and cheese casserole exceeded my expectations! It was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. My family loved it and I'll definitely be making it again.