Rocky Mountain 3 Cheese Rotini |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
4 cups rotini pasta or 4 cups penne |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
4 cups 2% low-fat milk |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot chili pepper flakes (optional) |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 cups shredded medium cheddar |
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1/2 cup diced red pepper |
1/2 cup sliced green onion |
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
3/4 cup shredded medium cheddar |
Directions:
1. In large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until tender but firm; drain well and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile in separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour, chili peppers and garlic.
3. Cook whisking for 2-3 minutes; gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes until thickened, whisking constantly.
5. Remove from heat, stir in cheese, mustard, red pepper and onion, until cheese is melted.
6. Stir into pasta and pour into greased 2.
7. 5 L shallow baking dish.
8. For topping, toss bread crumbs with butter and cheeses; sprinkle over top.
9. Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven about 35-45 minutes or until bubbling.
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