Baked Penne with Three Cheeses
Baked Penne with Three Cheeses is a cheese lover's dream! Try this rich, creamy baked pasta dish as a great potluck or dinner party recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound Gorgonzola cheese, in pieces
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound uncooked penne pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
Instructions
- In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes; do not brown. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the Fontina, Gorgonzola and Parmesan and stir until cheeses melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F. Oil a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Fill a large pot three-fourths full with water, salt it lightly and bring to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and add to sauce. Toss gently. Transfer pasta and sauce to prepared dish. Sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs.
- Bake until top is golden and sauce is bubbling, 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then spoon into warmed bowls and serve.
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Janice L
Dec 23, 2016
Pasta dishes with a lot of cheese are great. This is like a three cheese baked macaroni and cheese casserole, but with penne pasta. The penne should be drained before it is al dente because it will be baking for 25 - 30 minutes. Otherwise the pasta will be very soft and overcooked.
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