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Triple Cheese Pasta Casserole

 

Imagine, a recipe created back in the 1930s is still one of the most kid-requested dinners. Dress up macaroni and cheese with fresh oregano, extra cheese, and a hint of nutmeg.

 

Servings: 8 cups

Total: 50 mins

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Ingredients

12 ounces tricolored corkscrew macaroni (rotelle)

1 16-ounce package frozen yellow, green, and red sweet peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or basil, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil, crushed

3-1/2 cups milk

8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (2 cups)

1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut up

1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Sliced plum tomatoes (optional)

Snipped fresh oregano or basil (optional)

 

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven cook corkscrew macaroni in lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables; return to boiling. Cook for 2 minutes more or until pasta is tender. Drain well.

2. In a screw-top jar combine flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, dried herb (if using), and 1 cup of the milk; shake well. Transfer to a large saucepan; add remaining 2-1/2 cups milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Gradually add cheeses, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and vegetables and fresh herb (if using). Transfer to a lightly greased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.

3. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until heated through. If desired, garnish with thinly sliced plum tomatoes and additional snipped fresh oregano or basil. Makes 8 cups (6 main-dish or 12 side-dish servings). Nutrition facts are given for side-dish servings.

4. Chill the unbaked casserole for up to 4 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through; stir before garnishing and serving.

5. Bake the casserole just before leaving home. Wrap the hot casserole in several layers of newspaper and a heavy towel; place the wrapped casserole in a large cardboard box or an insulated container to tote. It should stay warm for up to 2 hours. (Or, if making ahead, tote the chilled casserole in a cooler; bake the casserole once you arrive at your potluck site.)



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