Creamy Baked Penne & Cheese
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42 Min
Prep : 30 Min Cook: 12 Min
Made with three cheeses, this creamy baked penne dish is sure to become a popular recipe in your pasta repertoire. Fast and simple to prep - add a side green salad, and dinner is done!
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4 Servings
Original recipe yields 4 Servings
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3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
3
3 green onions, chopped
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1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
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1/2 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product
6
1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese
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1/2 cup shredded Cracker Barrel Extra Old Cheddar Cheese
8
1/4 cup milk
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2 slices light rye bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Step 1
Heat oven to 400ºF. Step 2
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water. Step 3
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in deep large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until onions are softened. Add cream cheese product, Parmesan, cheddar, milk and reserved cooking water; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cheeses are completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add pasta; mix lightly. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Step 4
Toss bread cubes with remaining oil; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Step 5
Bake 10 to 12 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and bread topping is golden brown. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Variation
Omit dried thyme, and prepare recipe using Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Cream Cheese Product.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favourite Kraft Dressing.
Nutrition
Calories
510
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 24 g
Saturated fat 11 g
55 %
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 530 mg
22 %
Carbohydrate 54 g
Fibre 2 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
4 %
Calcium
30 %
Iron
15 %
Servings
4 servings, 1 cup (250 mL) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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