CHEESY PASTA PEA BAKE

Cheesy Pasta Pea Bake image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 ounces uncooked medium shell pasta
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cornstarch until blended. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add peas, jalapeno, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; simmer for 1 minute. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir in cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

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