FIVE-CHEESE RIGATONI

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Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce. -Shirley Foltz, Dexter, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook rigatoni according to package directions. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Swiss, fontina, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup Romano cheeses until melted. , Drain rigatoni; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.