Four-Cheese Pasta

Searching for the perfect mac-'n'-cheese? This rich and creamy recipe gives an international flair to the ultimate comfort food--without added fuss.

Four-Cheese Pasta

BettyCrockerRecipe by BettyCrocker

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25 minutes

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6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 850
  • 39g
    (Saturated Fat 23g, Trans Fat 1g)
  • 100mg
  • 1390mg
  • 91g
    (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 12g)
  • 35g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 30%
  • 4%
  • 70%
  • 20%
  • Exchanges
  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 5
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

  • Tips

    Panko bread crumbs are Japanese-style bread crumbs. They have a coarser texture and make for a much lighter and crunchier casserole. In a pinch, regular bread crumbs will also work.

  • Slightly undercook the penne for a perfect al dente pasta in the casserole.

Ingredients

  • 5  cups uncooked penne pasta (16 oz)
  • 1/2  cup butter or margarine
  • 2  cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2  cup all-purpose flour
  • 1  teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2  cups milk
  • 1  cup shredded provolone cheese (4 oz)
  • 1  cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2  cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/2  cup shredded fontina cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/3  cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1  tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1  cup panko bread crumbs

Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. 2Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. With wire whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir pasta and parsley into cheese sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish.
  3. 3In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; stir in bread crumbs. Cook and stir until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  4. 4Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Categories: Course, Main Dishes, Casseroles & Bakes, Ingredient, Cheese, Pasta

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