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Cheesy Pasta Bake

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You know those meals that taste like perfection in every bite? Well, this Cheesy Pasta Bake is one of 'em! You can't miss with this!

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: 11 min

Cooking Time: 8 min

What You'll Need:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 16 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked
What To Do:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook 3 minutes or until thickened, whisking constantly.
     
  2. Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts. Add pasta, tossing to coat.
     
  3. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
     
Notes

For a quick centerpiece, line a basket with plastic wrap. Place container plants, such as gerbera daisies, marigolds, or African violets, in the basket. Fill in around the plants with Spanish moss. Voila! In a week or so, plant the flowers outdoors.

OOH ITS SO GOOD!

This recipe is from The Best of Mr. Food Cookbook Series Oxmoor House, Inc. If you would like more recipes like this, click here.

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