Savory Penne Bake

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 1/4 cups gouda cheese, shredded
• 1 1/4 cups asiago cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup garlic and cheese flavored croutons, crushed into crumbs
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

• 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 sauté 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 350°f for 45-60 minutes, or until heated through and slightly browned on top. enjoy!