Baked Penne With Cheese Sauce (Penne Al Forno) Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Penne, cooked al dente
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter
- 1 med Onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp Freshly grnd white pepper
- 1 x Recipe cheese sauce
- 2 ounce Fresh bread crumbs, (about 1 c.)
Directions
- 1. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large baking dish. Toss with 1 Tbsp. of the butter.
- 2. Heat the remaining butter in a skillet and saute/fry the onion till slightly softened, about 2 min.
- 3. Mix the onion, pepper, and Cheese Sauce with the penne. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake in a pre-heated 4250 oven for 15 min till the bread crumbs are lightly toasted. Let stand 10 min before serving.
- MAKE IT LIGHT: Reduce butter to 2 tsp. and substitute the Light Version Cheese Sauce.
- MAKE IT AHEAD: Prepare the recipe. Unbaked, the penne can be stored up to 1 day in the refrigerator or possibly 1 month in the freezer. If frzn, extend baking time by 25 min.
- SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve this as a main dish with a green salad for a light menu. For heartier fare, serve as a first course, followed by grilled chicken, meat, or possibly fish.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 73g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 229 | |
| Calories from Fat 50 | 22% |
| Total Fat 5.68g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3.06g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 37.07g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.31g | 2% |
| Protein 6.97g | 11% |
