PENNE AU GRATIN
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add the penne, bring the water back to a boil, and boil the pasta over medium heat, uncovered, for about 8 minutes. (The pasta should be al dente, firm to the bite.) Drain the penne in a colander and rinse it under cold tap water until cool, and set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan, and add the flour. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 10 seconds, then add the milk, stir it in quickly with a whisk so the mixture doesn't scorch. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil it for 10 seconds. Add the cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, mix well, then cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- When ready to finish the gratin, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix the pasta with the cheddar sauce, and transfer the mixture to a 6-cup gratin dish. Sprinkle the tomato on top of the pasta and sauce. Combine the Parmesan and paprika in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture on the pasta. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes, until the gratin is bubbly and nicely browned on top. Serve immediately.
- Note: If making the gratin at the last moment, and assembling it while the sauce and pasta are both hot, do not bake the gratin. Instead, place it under a hot broiler until golden brown on top.
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Benjamin Hopper
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Austin Potts
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for penne au gratin. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ahmed Abassi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Agu Uduma
[email protected]I added some diced ham and peas to the sauce. It was delicious!
Irma Macias
[email protected]I didn't have any bread crumbs, so I used crushed crackers instead. It turned out great!
mhiz spectacular
[email protected]The pasta was overcooked.
Jamie Overbey
[email protected]The sauce was too thick for my taste.
Rana tasawr Ali
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.
Md Shamim all mamun Shamim
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it. They said it was the best penne au gratin they had ever had.
Clama Nalongo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheese, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sillydead1
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover pasta and didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution. The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious.
Joackim Musafiri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Samson Apatsa Banda
[email protected]This was the best penne au gratin I have ever had! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kailash Khinchi
[email protected]I was looking for a new penne au gratin recipe and this one did not disappoint! The dish was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. My family loved it.
Hassan Sami
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Royce Terry (Dewran)
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashley Blanton
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.