Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
Macaroni and cheese, a popular pasta dish with cheese sauce, can be traced back to the 14th century in Italy.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Courtney’s Pretty Good Three-Cheese Pasta Dish
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
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Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
