Savory Penne Bake

Name: Savory Penne Bake
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces pancetta, chopped fine; 1 shallot, chopped fine; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 14 cups gouda cheese, shredded; 1 14 cups asiago cheese, shredded; 2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 14 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon oregano; 14 teaspoon pepper; 12 cup garlic and cheese flavored croutons, crushed into crumbs; 1 pinch oregano; 1 tablespoon butter

16 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 lb penne rigate
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, chopped fine
1 shallot, chopped fine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 14 cups gouda cheese, shredded
1 14 cups asiago cheese, shredded
2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
14 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped fine
1 teaspoon oregano
14 teaspoon pepper
12 cup garlic and cheese flavored croutons, crushed into crumbs
1 pinch oregano
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1

Cook the penne according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2

Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan and add the pancetta and shallots.
3

Saute over medium heat for almost 10 minutes or until the pancetta starts to get browned.
4

Sprinkle the 4 tablespoons flour over the pancetta mixture and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5

Slowly add the milk to the saucepan; let this come to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6

When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and add the 3 cheeses.
7

Stir until smooth and completely melted.
8

Add the sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoons oregano, and the pepper, and stir.
9

Add the penne to the saucepan and completely coat.
10

Pour the penne mixture into a rectangle baking dish (I use a 13x9-inch dish).
11

Sprinkle the crushed crouton crumbs,the pinch oregano, and the 1 tablespoons butter in small pieces, on top.
12

Bake at 350F for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through and slightly browned on top.
13

Enjoy!