Ultimate Mac and Cheese
- 25 Minutes Prep 50 Minutes Total
- 6 Servings
- 850 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 5 cups uncooked penne pasta (16 oz)
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese (2 oz)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 cup Progresso™ panko bread crumbs
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. With wire whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheeses. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Stir pasta and parsley into cheese sauce. Pour mixture into baking dish.
- In 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; stir in bread crumbs. Cook and stir until crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Tips
- Panko bread crumbs are Japanese-style bread crumbs. They have a coarser texture and make for a much lighter and crunchier casserole. In a pinch, regular bread crumbs will also work.
- Slightly undercook the penne for a perfect al dente pasta in the casserole.
Nutrition Information
Daily Values (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 39g 59%, Saturated Fat 23g 113%, Cholesterol 100mg 34%, Sodium 1390mg 58%, Potassium 460mg 13%, Total Carbohydrate 91g 30%, Dietary Fiber 4g 16%, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 70%, Iron 20%, Vitamin D 25%, Vitamin E 4%, Thiamin 45%, Riboflavin 50%, Niacin 20%, Vitamin B6 10%, Folic Acid 45%, Vitamin B12 30%, Pantothenic Acid 10%, Phosphorus 60%, Magnesium 20%, Zinc 25%, Selenium 100%, Copper 15%, Manganese 35%
Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)
Calories 850, Calories from Fat 350, Trans Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Soluble Fiber 1g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 12g, Protein 35g, Beta-Carotene 15%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 6, Starch 5, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 3, Fat 2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 3oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 2c, Fats & Oils 4tsp
