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Penne and Two Cheeses

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jul 23, 2010
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Looking for a classic pasta dinner? Then check out this cheesy casserole - ready in 40 minutes.

Penne and Two Cheeses

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

Casserole

  • 8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) cubed Havarti cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup sliced marinated sun-dried tomatoes

Topping

  • 1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses until melted.
  • Step 
    3
    In sprayed casserole, combine cooked penne, onions, tomatoes and cheese sauce; mix well.
  • Step 
    4
    In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter; mix well. Sprinkle over penne mixture.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake at 350°F. for 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition

650 Calories
34g Total Fat
27g Protein
59g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Calories
650
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
34g
52%
Saturated Fat
20g
100%
Cholesterol
95mg
32%
Sodium
740mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
9g
Protein
27g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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