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Rich and Creamy Four Cheese Baked Penne |
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by lanne, Sep 23, 2008 |
You will not find a Mac and Cheese like this in a little blue box. The Asiago in this recipe makes it especially rich and tasty. |
Ingredients- 1 lb Penne pasta (or similar)
- 2 tbsp Butter or Margarine
- 1 1/2 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Milk ( you can use 2 cups of milk instead of using water)
- 3/4 cup Asiago cheese
- 2/3 cup Sharp White Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Grated Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/3 cup White Wine (optional)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Method- Boil Penne until just tender (not too soft as you will be baking it)
- Melt butter over medium heat; add flour and stir aprox. 1 minute
- Add milk and water slowly, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes
- Stir in Asiago, cheddar and mozzarella a little at a time
- Stir until melted
- Turn off heat and add the wine, cayenne and nutmeg
- Combine the cooked pasta and sauce and pour into a casserole dish
- Mix the bread crumbs and Romano/ Parmesan cheese together and sprinkle over top
- Cover and bake in a preheated 350* oven for 20 minutes
- Remove cover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until bubbly and brown
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