Directions:
- Bring 2 1/2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add the penne, bring the water back to a boil, and boil the pasta over medium heat, uncovered, for about 8 minutes. (The pasta should be al dente, firm to the bite.) Drain the penne in a colander and rinse it under cold tap water until cool, and set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan, and add the flour. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 10 seconds, then add the milk, stir it in quickly with a whisk so the mixture doesn't scorch. Bring the mixture to a boil, and boil it for 10 seconds. Add the cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, mix well, then cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- When ready to finish the gratin, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix the pasta with the cheddar sauce, and transfer the mixture to a 6-cup gratin dish. Sprinkle the tomato on top of the pasta and sauce. Combine the Parmesan and paprika in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture on the pasta. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes, until the gratin is bubbly and nicely browned on top. Serve immediately.
- Note: If making the gratin at the last moment, and assembling it while the sauce and pasta are both hot, do not bake the gratin. Instead, place it under a hot broiler until golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 302.64 Kcal (1267 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 161.96 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 42.01mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 729.97mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 397.33mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 17.53g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 10.24g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.48g | 10% | |
| Protein | 15.93g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 446mg | 45% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 105.76 Kcal (443 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 56.6 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.29g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.68mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 255.11mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 138.86mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.12g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 3.58g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.87g | 10% | |
| Protein | 5.57g | 32% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 155.9mg | 45% | |
* 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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