FOUR CHEESE MINI PENNE BAKE
From about.com This is easy and filling. Throw some pan fried or grilled chicken on here and a tossed green salad and dinner is served!
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories Penne
Time 1h
Yield 1 pasta casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse; set aside.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole.
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, until bubbly.
- Gradually stir in the milk and continue cooking, stirring, until thickened.
- Add the Cheddar, Gruyere, Havarti cheeses, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking, stirring, until cheeses have melted.
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Stir the drained pasta and cheese mixture together.
- Spoon pasta and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole.
- Put bread crumbs in a small bowl with the remaining Parmesan cheese and paprika. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and drizzle over the bread crumb mixture; toss to blend.
- Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the pasta.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.
- Increase temperature to 400° and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes longer, until topping is browned.
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Cairo allen Rao
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Tai Van
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mintu Sing
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Diarmaid Brennan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less cheese and more vegetables.
emeka Anachusi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's been a hit both times. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I can't wait to make it again!
wadzanai makanda
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong kind of cheese.
Nazmul Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I added some chopped vegetables to the sauce, and it turned out really well.
Rotna Rotna
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kutim Maya
[email protected]Meh.
Excuse Me
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. I'll definitely be making this again!
Bryan Samuels
[email protected]Not a fan. The sauce was too thick and the pasta was overcooked. I think I'll stick to my usual pasta recipes.
Khanyisani Mbhele
[email protected]This mini penne bake was a real treat! The combination of four cheeses was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I loved the crispy breadcrumb topping, too. A definite winner!