Name: Three Cheese Baked Pasta (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Penne pasta; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Milk; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

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A comforting and easy-to-make baked pasta dish featuring a creamy sauce and three classic cheeses.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 10

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Penne pasta
Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
teaspoon 2.5 mL Salt
teaspoon 1.25 mL Black pepper
teaspoon 1.25 mL Nutmeg
Cheeses
1 cup 115 g Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup 115 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 55 g Grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg into the Sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in cup of Mozzarella cheese, cup of Cheddar cheese, and cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked Pasta to the Sauce and stir to combine.
Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.