BAKED PENNE WITH FONTINA
A friend of mine gave me this recipe (from Tastes of Italia) and I made it for the first time last night for guests. It was a HUGE hit. It's simple and easy to put together. I browned 1# of sweet Italian sausage and added that to the sauce while simmering. I'm a fan of fire roasted tomatoes, so I used those for the small can. The pasta cooking directions were "conflicting" so I modified those. Some of the pine nuts tend to "sneak" into the pasta tubes and you get a delightful little crunch. The only thing I would do different next time is add more red chili pepper flakes for more heat. Made Cheese and Rosemary Breadsticks (#85257) as a side. It was a perfect meal!
Provided by Beaner 2
Categories Penne
Time 38m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with nonfat cooking spray. Set aside.
- Put on a large pot of water to boil for the pasta.
- Toast the pine nuts in a large skillet over medium heat. When pine nuts are golden brown, add olive oil, garlic, salt, and red chile pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- While sauce is simmering, cook pasta to according to package directions for "firm". Drain and pour pasta into prepared baking dish. Stir in butter to coat. Add sauce and Parmesan cheese and stir well. Top with Fontina cheese and parsley and place in oven.
- Cook, uncovered, for 8 to 9 minutes or until cheese melts.
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Jason Weaver
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Ardit Karai
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The pasta was a bit overcooked and the cheese sauce was a bit bland.
Brenda Jones-Lewis
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.
cleofin y bony los presentes
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again!
Yakob Sisay
[email protected]This was a great dish! The fontina cheese gave it a really nice flavor.
si jibon
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dk Dk:Roni
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful.
Alee Jee
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The fontina cheese gave it a really nice flavor.
Genet Tesfaye
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fontina cheese, but this recipe was still very good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Md sahed Hossen
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dipti Mondal
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Namuli Mary
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.
DANi MALiK. vlogs
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The fontina cheese gives it a really nice flavor.
Rocky Hansome01
[email protected]This baked penne with fontina cheese was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.