Pasta Con La Balsamella

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) mostaccioli or penne pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups half-and-half or milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1-1/4 cups (5 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
• 4 cups (16 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
• 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water. Return pasta to large saucepan.
2. Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and salt; simmer 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
3. Pour sauce over pasta; toss well. Layer half of pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of Parmesan, Mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Repeat layering with remaining pasta mixture and cheeses; sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake, uncovered, in preheated 400°F oven 35 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.