Three Cheese Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup unsalted butter , plus
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour , plus
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
1 lb mild cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
8 oz fontina cheese, rind removed, shredded
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 lbs penne rigate
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, melt 6 tbsp of the butter in a 2 qt saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until blended; cook 1 minute, whisking. Slowly whisk in milk; bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add cheddar, Fontina, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, whisking until sauce is smooth. Whisk in mustard, salt and pepper.
Heat oven to 350°F Butter a large 3 qt baking dish with 2 tbsp of the butter. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than the recommended time on package, until slightly undercooked. Drain.
Combine pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared baking dish.
Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter; mix with breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over pasta. (If making ahead, place crumb mixture in a food storage bag; refrigerate; sprinkle over pasta before baking.) Bake until top is golden and sauce is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	458.35 Kcal (1919 kJ)
Calories from fat	207.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.07g	35%
Cholesterol	70.93mg	24%
Sodium	720.74mg	30%
Potassium	169.61mg	4%
Total Carbs	41.95g	14%
Sugars	6.45g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	17%
Protein	21.24g	42%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	442.8mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	219.72 Kcal (920 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.06g	35%
Cholesterol	34mg	24%
Sodium	345.49mg	30%
Potassium	81.31mg	4%
Total Carbs	20.11g	14%
Sugars	3.09g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	17%
Protein	10.18g	42%
Iron	1.1mg	12%
Calcium	212.2mg	44%

* 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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