FOUR-CHEESE PASTA BAKE

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An easy (and extra-cheesy) casserole that starts with frozen potatoes and ends with crispy bacon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (1 lb) penne pasta
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 oz fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
4 oz Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup)
4 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir together remaining ingredients except Cheddar cheese and parsley. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir cooked pasta into cheese mixture. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg

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