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
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
-
Step1Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
-
Step2Meanwhile, 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.
-
Step3In sprayed casserole, combine cooked penne, onions, tomatoes and cheese sauce; mix well.
-
Step4In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter; mix well. Sprinkle over penne mixture.
-
Step5Bake 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;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
{{tipItemHeadingFormat.replace('{0}',props.index + 1)}}
