THREE LAYER PENNE LASAGNA

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This is great one dish meal for a week night, Make a light bechamel and you can even used a bottled sauce for a quickie! (It makes lovely left-overs!)

Provided by topchefddb

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne pasta
24 ounces marinara sauce
12 ounces grated whole milk mozzarella cheese
6 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups warm milk
2 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta till aldente.
  • In a sauce pan , melt 2 Tblsp of the butter over medium low heat, add flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring with a wisk.
  • Add warm milk and continue stirring 2 or 4 minutes until it is slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and cheddar cheeses till melted.
  • Pour marinara sauce into a baking casserole dish, add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  • Pour cheese mixture over the top.
  • In a microwave safe dish, melt the remaining butter, then stir in breadcrumbs and parmesan.
  • Top casserole with crumb mixture.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • When you serve, make sure you get a little of all 3 layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.1, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 92.6, Sodium 1161.4, Carbohydrate 70.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 27.6

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