Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

Health score
14%
Three-Cheese Pasta Bake
27 min.
4
746kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty, cheesy comfort food that will leave everyone asking for seconds, this Three-Cheese Pasta Bake is the perfect choice! A creamy, cheesy sauce made with Gruyère, Cheddar, and Parmesan coats perfectly cooked penne pasta, creating a luscious dish that’s both satisfying and indulgent. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, a main course for lunch, or a comforting dinner, this pasta bake promises a flavorful experience with every bite. The creamy cheese sauce thickens to perfection, binding the pasta and cheese together in a delightful harmony that will have your taste buds dancing. The topping of golden, bubbly Gruyère adds an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with the rich, smooth texture of the pasta below. Best of all, it’s ready in just 27 minutes, making it a great weeknight meal that doesn’t compromise on taste. This dish is also incredibly versatile – feel free to make it ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you're ready. The combination of savory cheeses and a comforting pasta base will make this Three-Cheese Pasta Bake a family favorite that you’ll return to again and again!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoons flour 
  • pinch nutmeg 
  • oz gruyere cheese shredded divided
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • oz penne pasta 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyre cheese, and next 3 ingredients until smooth.
  5. Stir together pasta and cheese mixture, and pour into 4 lightly greased 8-oz. baking dishes or 1 lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. (If using 8-oz. baking dishes, place in a jelly-roll pan for easy baking, and proceed as directed.) Top with remaining 1/2 cup Gruyre cheese.
  6. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  7. *Swiss cheese may be substituted.
  8. Note: To make ahead, proceed with recipe as directed through Step (Do not top with remaining Gruyre cheese.) Cover and chill up to 8 hours.
  9. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  10. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Increase oven temperature to 40
  11. Top pasta mixture with remaining Gruyre cheese, and bake 10 more minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories746kcal
Protein19.98%
Fat51.73%
Carbs28.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
83.5
Glycemic Load
20.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.123913043219%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:746.49kcal
37.32%
Fat:42.77g
65.81%
Saturated Fat:24.78g
154.9%
Carbohydrates:52.65g
17.55%
Net Carbohydrates:50.65g
18.42%
Sugar:7.55g
8.39%
Cholesterol:132.77mg
44.26%
Sodium:1382.76mg
60.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.17g
74.34%
Calcium:988.78mg
98.88%
Selenium:58.33µg
83.32%
Phosphorus:747.27mg
74.73%
Zinc:4.86mg
32.37%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.06%
Vitamin B12:1.86µg
30.93%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.6%
Vitamin A:1306.82IU
26.14%
Magnesium:75.96mg
18.99%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.4%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.55%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.23%
Potassium:391.22mg
11.18%
Copper:0.21mg
10.38%
Vitamin D:1.55µg
10.32%
Fiber:2g
8%
Folate:30.4µg
7.6%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
7.01%
Iron:1.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.02%
Vitamin K:3.75µg
3.57%
Source:My Recipes