Creamy Baked Penne and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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In this easy family favorite, penne pasta is baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce under a crispy topping of rye bread cubes. Ingredients:
3 cups penne pasta |
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
3 green onions, chopped |
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
1 (270 g) tub philadelphia original cooking creme |
1/2 cup kraft 100% parmesan shredded cheese |
1/2 cup shredded cracker barrel extra old cheddar cheese |
2 slices light rye bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook and stir 5 min. Add reserved cooking water, Cooking Creme and cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cheeses are melted. Add pasta; mix lightly. Transfer to 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Drizzle remaining oil over bread cubes; toss to coat. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
5. Bake 12 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and bread topping is golden brown.
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