EASY PASTA BAKE WITH LEEK AND CHEESE

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A quick and easy pasta bake with leek and cheese that I often make during the week. If you like, you can add ham or bacon to the noodles.

Provided by Radegund

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 31m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch leeks, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups shredded Emmentaler cheese
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook leek for 2 minutes while penne is cooking. Drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with some butter.
  • Heat cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat until hot. Whisk in Emmentaler cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cooked penne and leek and add to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Abdulraouf Soomro
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This pasta bake was delicious! I loved the creamy sauce and the crispy cheese topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Carl Anthony Yadao Martin
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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I will add more spices or maybe some additional vegetables.


Tiffany Storey
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I made this pasta bake with gluten-free pasta and it turned out great! It was a delicious and healthy meal that my family loved.


Bushirah Charah
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This pasta bake was delicious! I loved the combination of leeks and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Cavel Hyatt
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This pasta bake was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I will stick to simpler recipes in the future.


irsh aura
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This was a great way to use up some leftover pasta. I added some additional vegetables to the dish and it turned out delicious!


SA Samir Shaker
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I made this pasta bake for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Hareem Shah
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This pasta bake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think next time I will add more sauce or maybe some additional vegetables.


Rita Asante
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks added a nice subtle flavor to the dish.


NM tv14
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This was one of the best pasta bakes I've ever had! The leeks and cheese were the perfect combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Sumaila Karim
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This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abby Dawson
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This pasta bake was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think next time I will use less cheese.


Patra Moisam
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I made this pasta bake with whole wheat pasta and it turned out great! It was a healthy and delicious meal that my family loved.


Jordan Chavez
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This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some additional vegetables.


Munir Seelro
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The leeks and cheese added a really unique and delicious flavor to the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryan Hyde
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my kids loved it. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.


Karan Chaudhry
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I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


WETAKA NASURU
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This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The leeks and cheese added a delicious and creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.