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Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Comfort Food"



List of Ingredients



• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1½ cups milk
  
• ½ cup half-and-half
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded white Cheddar cheese
  
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyère, divided
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp pepper
  
• Pinch of grated nutmeg
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Gruyère, and next three ingredients until smooth.
   
   
3. Stir together pasta and cheese mixture; pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Gruyère cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
   
   
   Makes 4 servings
   
   






Final Comments


To make ahead, proceed with recipe as directed, but don't top with the remaining Gruyère cheese. Cover and chill up to 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Top with remaining Gruyère; bake 10 more minutes or until golden.