Ingredients for Three Cheese Rotini Bake
- 1 pound (16 oz) rotini pasta (tri-color spiral)
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup (4 oz) American cheese, shredded or diced (1 tablespoon reserved for topping)
- 1 cup (4 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 tablespoon reserved for topping)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (if using)
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Hot dogs, sliced (optional)
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How to Make Three Cheese Rotini Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and black pepper. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Reserve 1 tablespoon each of American and mozzarella cheese for topping.
- Add the remaining American, mozzarella, and blue cheese (if using) to the sauce. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cooked rotini until it’s evenly coated with the cheese sauce. If adding hot dogs, stir them in now.
- Pour the rotini mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the reserved American and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
68g
Carbs
18g
