COPIA'S PENNE PASTA AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is a delicious combination of pasta, 2 cheeses, bacon bits, shallots and whipping cream with bread crumb topping. This dish should be served immediately as it does not reheat well because the fat separates from pasta and other ingredients.
Provided by Robbie Westbrook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve the remaining bacon drippings in a small bowl. Crumble the bacon into a bowl, then mix in the panko bread crumbs, butter, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallots; cook and stir until the shallots have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon drippings and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then whisk in the heavy cream and thyme. Continue to cook and stir until reduced by 1/3. Add Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese, stirring until cheeses have melted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the penne pasta. Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs have browned and the sauce is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 29.3 g, Sodium 486.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Shirley Rodas
s_r18@gmail.comThis casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.
Mukaila Timilehin
tm@hotmail.comI've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold night.
Abdul rehman Afzal
afzal-a26@aol.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck.
Jorge Dominguez
dominguez75@gmail.comI love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for when I'm short on time during the week.
Love Thakuri
thakurilove@yahoo.comThis is the perfect casserole for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Brent Cheney
brent-cheney32@hotmail.comI made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.
Marooy Maisheeyer
marooy-m@hotmail.comThis casserole is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped spinach and they didn't even notice!
tova
tova31@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this casserole. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
LexiB Lee
lee_l46@hotmail.co.ukThis casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use different types of cheese to change up the flavor.
Kasumba Vicent
kasumbav70@hotmail.co.ukI've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold night.
Jadid Khan
k-jadid@aol.comThis casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Krzysztof Fak (ViewForArt)
k_f58@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pasta casseroles, but this one changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Abdul Gafoor
g.a@aol.comThis is the best pasta and cheese casserole I have ever had. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.
mason shipman
sm@yahoo.comI made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
syed junaeid
j@yahoo.comI used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, and it still turned out delicious. This casserole is very versatile.
Z Us
z@hotmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the casserole baked up beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdallah Aboud
aa39@gmail.comI added some cooked chicken and broccoli to the casserole for a more complete meal. It turned out great!
Alman Magufuli
m.a@hotmail.comThis pasta and cheese casserole was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce and tender pasta were perfect comfort food.