Spirals And Cheese

Name: Spirals And Cheese
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
2

Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.