Copia's Penne Pasta and Cheese Casserole Recipe

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Copia's Penne Pasta and Cheese Casserole
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
457
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve the remaining bacon drippings in a small bowl. Crumble the bacon into a bowl, then mix in the panko bread crumbs, butter, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallots; cook and stir until the shallots have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon drippings and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then whisk in the heavy cream and thyme. Continue to cook and stir until reduced by 1/3. Add Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheeses have melted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the penne pasta. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs have browned and the sauce is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.89 Kcal (1913 kJ)
Calories from fat 362.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.28g 62%
Cholesterol 111.87mg 37%
Sodium 496.32mg 21%
Potassium 178.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.76g 4%
Sugars 2.47g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 13.89g 28%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 323.9mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 261.44 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.05g 62%
Cholesterol 64.01mg 37%
Sodium 284mg 21%
Potassium 102.23mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.73g 4%
Sugars 1.41g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 5%
Protein 7.95g 28%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 21%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 185.3mg 32%

* 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

  • 12.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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