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New Orleans Baked Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
Forget the kiddie stuff in the box. this is slap yo' momma good. It oculd become a main dish by adding some cooked ham, chicken, shrimp, or sausage
Ingredients:
1 lb penne pasta
2 eggs, beaten
garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 stick butter
1 cup onions, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1 cup half and half or light cream
2cups medium sharp cheddar, divided
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
3/4 cup velvetta
2 or 3 dashes louisiana hot sauce
pinch white pepper
salt, pepper
Directions:
1. Cook penne in boiling water seasoned with garlic and salt. Do not overcook. Drain and place in well-greased casserole dish. Cool slightly and add 2 beaten eggs and parsley. Mix well. Melt butter in saucepan and saute onions and celery until wilted. Stir in cream and cook on medium heat until blended. Slowly add cheeses (reserve one cup cheddar) while stirring constantly until melted. Season with salt, white pepper and hot sauce. Pour ovefr penne and mix well. Top with 1 cup grated cheddar. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, until cheese is melted and barely starting to brown.Once browning starts it will brown fast. Do not burn.
By RecipeOfHealth.com