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Baked Penne and Cheese is for Dinner.

Baked Penne and Cheese takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Baked Penne and Cheese takes 45 minutes to cook.

Baked Penne and Cheese makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Baked Penne and Cheese are:

Mac & Cheese:
8oz mini penne pasta (dry)
2 Tbsp. butter (unsalted)
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. powdered mustard
3 cups milk
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
10 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
12oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. (kosher) salt
fresh black pepper

Topping:
1 Tbsp. butter (unsalted)
1 cup bread crumbs (preferably panko)

Here is how you make Baked Penne and Cheese:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2. Cook the pasta to al dente according to its directions (probably 4-6 quarts of water, salted, brought to a boil; pasta cooked ~6 minutes, stirring occasionally; drained well)3. Melt the butter in a separate pot. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.4. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the pasta into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.5. Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.Serving Size:?Makes 12 servings

The nutritional information for Baked Penne and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 238.3

• Total Fat: 12.3 g
• Cholesterol: 36.6 mg
• Sodium: 402.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 10.1 g