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Cheesy White Cheddar Mozzarella Pasta Bake

A creamy and cheesy pasta bake featuring white cheddar and mozzarella, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
  • 1 cup White cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the white cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth.
  5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
Combine and Bake
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is well coated.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the pasta.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cooked vegetables or cooked chicken to the pasta mixture before baking.

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