CHEDDAR CHEESY PASTA BAKE

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Make and share this Cheddar Cheesy Pasta Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories Penne

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 98, Sodium 845, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 30.9

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