Cheddar Cheesy Pasta Bake

Submitted by LMillerRN

"From Southern Living"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 16 ounces rotini pasta or 16 ounces penne pasta, cooked

directions

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
2. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts.
4. Add pasta, tossing to coat.
5. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Reviews

[chibimermaid]

I like this recipe, it was very simple and easy. I added bacon bits and bread crumbs cause I just love that in a pasta bake. Glad I found this! *i'm so scared of the rue but like I said this was easy!*