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Cheesy Pasta Bake
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
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Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
This Cheesy Pasta Bake is the perfect comfort food that your whole family will enjoy. The ground red pepper gives this casserole some heat and spice.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
16 ounces rotini or penne pasta, cooked
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts. Add pasta, tossing to coat. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
2. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com