Four-Cheese Classic Mac

 Ingredients

    1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi or cellentani (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
    3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    2 1/2 cups 2% milk
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    8 ounces Gouda cheese, grated
    4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
    4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs
    Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
 

Directions

1. Heat broiler. Coat a 9 x 9-inch broiler-safe baking dish or six 1-cup ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 11 minutes, following package directions. Drain and transfer to bowl.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour, whisking to blend. Gradually add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat, stirring, then add onion powder, salt and pepper. Simmer 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Stir in Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Mix into cooked pasta and pour mixture into prepared dish(es).
4. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Stir in panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide evenly over pasta. Broil 3 minutes or until browned. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: 

cal. (kcal) 448, 

Fat, total (g) 20, 

chol. (mg) 66, 

sat. fat (g) 12, 

carb. (g) 45, 

fiber (g) 2, 

pro. (g) 22, 

sodium (mg) 525, 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
 

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