Paula Deen's Cheesy Pasta Bake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a rich, creamy pasta dish which can be served as a main course or a side dish. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
2 shallots, minced |
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pancetta, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 1/2 cups milk |
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded |
1 (5 ounce) package swiss cheese, shredded |
1 lb penne pasta, cooked and kept warm |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
3. In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add shallots, pancetta and parsley; cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until pancetta is crispy.
5. Stir in flour, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Add milk, and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened.
7. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella and the Swiss cheese.
8. Add hot cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
9. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with remaining mozzrella cheese.
11. Bake 25 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
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