THREE CHEESE AND HERB PENNE

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This is one of my favourite pasta recipes. It can easily be adapted to your particular tastes by changing the herbs, the pasta, or the cheeses. but I like it as it's posted here!

Provided by Alison J.

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
500 g penne pasta (about 1 lb)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions, and pour into a 9x13" baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour, mustard powder, and nutmeg. Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Toss cheeses together and reserve about 3/4 cup of tossed cheese. Add remaining cheese to sauce a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
  • Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss sauce with pasta. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted and crusty (you may need to add a couple of minutes under the broiler if you like your cheese really brown!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 398.2, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 10, Sugar 0.4, Protein 22.2

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