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Herb-Topped Pasta Bake
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 1
For a delicious and healthful alternate topping, process 3 whole wheat bread slices in food processor until finely ground. Toss together breadcrumbs and 1 Tbsp. butter, melted. Sprinkle mixture over prepared macaroni before baking.
Ingredients:
1 (12-oz.) package velveeta shells & cheese dinner
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
4 white bread slices
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon dried parsley
Directions:
1. Cook shells and cheese dinner according to basic package directions.
2. Stir half-and-half, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and onion powder into shell macaroni mixture. Pour pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. Remove crusts from bread with a serrated knife. Process bread slices in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Toss together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and parsley.
4. Sprinkle shell macaroni with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
5. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until pasta mixture is thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com