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BAKED CHEESY PENNE


Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 40 minutes
Serves : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 cups organic penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup organic butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups organic whole milk warmed
  • 1 cup organic shredded mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup organic shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crushed organic corn flakes

DIRECTIONS

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic in butter 1 minute.

Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add in warmed milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and mixture comes to a boil.

Blend in cheeses; salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until cheese is melted and creamy.

Toss pasta with sauce and transfer to a greased 1-quart baking dish. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Toss with crushed corn flakes; sprinkle over pasta. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.