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Cheesy Baked Cavatappi

Cheesy Baked Cavatappi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.
    Roseli® Cavatappi Pasta
  • 3 c
    Glenview Farms® Fontina, Gouda and Gruyère Blend, divided
  • 3 T
    Glenview Farms Unsalted Butter
  • 3 T
    Monarch® All Purpose Flour
  • 3 c
    Glenview Farms Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp.
    Monarch Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp.
    Monarch Black Pepper
  • Optional
    Monarch Cayenne Pepper, pinch
  • Optional
    Monarch Ground Nutmeg, pinch

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. 
  2. Make Roux. Melt 3 T of butter over medium high heat heavy bottomed pot. Add 3 T of flour and cook over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour in whole milk. Whisk until smooth and there are no lumps. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Stir constantly so it does not scorch. Cook until thickened. 
  3. Remove from heat and add Salt, Pepper, Cayenne (optional) and Nutmeg (optional). Add in 2 c of Cheese Blend. Add in Pasta and stir to combine. 
  4. Place half of Cheese Sauce and Pasta mixture into oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 c of Cheese Blend. Top with remaining Pasta mixture and Cheese Blend. 
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top. 

Can be placed into individual sized dishes for baking, as well. 

Recipe By Liz Howe, Sr. Culinary Manager, USF Corporate Kitchens

Serves 8