Ingredients for 4 Cheese Pasta Bake
- 16 ounces Penne Pasta
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Milk
- Provolone Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- Fontina Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola Cheese
- Cooking Spray
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How to Make 4 Cheese Pasta Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter over low heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup flour and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly (about 1-2 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese. Cook until the cheeses are melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
- Add 1/2 cup bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
51 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
124g
Carbs
30g
