Baked Shells with Three Cheeses |
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Prep Time: 6 Minutes Cook Time: 42 Minutes |
Ready In: 48 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Baked mac-and-cheese fans will find it hard to believe this cheesy, full-flavored dish is actually light. Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked sea shell pasta |
1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs |
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded asiago cheese, divided |
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
4 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as velveeta light) |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded light havarti cheese |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in a Dutch oven according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Preheat oven to 375°.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon Asiago cheese. Set aside.
4. Gradually whisk milk into flour in a medium saucepan until smooth; add butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add processed cheese, whisking until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
5. Stir cheese sauce, Havarti cheese, and 3 tablespoons Asiago cheese into pasta until blended. Pour into a 2-quart oval casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.
6. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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