Baked Four-Cheese Pasta Recipe

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Baked Four-Cheese Pasta
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil; add in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (10-12 minutes).
  3. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
  4. Drain pasta again very well; place pasta in a large bowl.
  5. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil; remove from heat.
  6. In another medium saucepan, melt the 8 tablespoons butter over med-high heat; lower heat to low and whisk in the flour, cooking for 3-4 minutes (be careful not to brown the mixture).
  7. Slowly add in the hot milk, whisking constantly.
  8. Add in the salt and cayenne; increase heat to medium, and simmer, stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened (8-10 minutes.).
  9. Remove pan from heat and add 1 cup each of the grated cheddar, asiago, and fontina cheese, whisking until the cheeses are melted.
  10. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta; toss to coat the past evenly.
  11. Place half of the coated pasta in the baking dish; evenly sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top.
  12. Cover with the remaining pasta.
  13. In a bowl, toss the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and melted butter together.
  14. Pour the heavy cream over the pasta; evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the top.
  15. Bake on the middle oven rack for 30-35 minutes or until top is light brown and mixture is bubbling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1133.44 Kcal (4745 kJ)
Calories from fat 722.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 80.32g 124%
Cholesterol 233.77mg 78%
Sodium 2875.83mg 120%
Potassium 406.48mg 9%
Total Carbs 37.95g 13%
Sugars 12.23g 49%
Dietary Fiber 4.47g 18%
Protein 63g 126%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 1mg 34%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 1791.5mg 179%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.76 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.65g 124%
Cholesterol 42.64mg 78%
Sodium 524.61mg 120%
Potassium 74.15mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.92g 13%
Sugars 2.23g 49%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 18%
Protein 11.49g 126%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 34%
Iron 0.2mg 6%
Calcium 326.8mg 179%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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