Penne and Cheese Gratin

Name: Penne and Cheese Gratin
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; salt; 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; 1 cup shredded havarti cheese; 1 cup shredded colby cheese; 1/2 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 3 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs

Submitted by Jillian L

"A lovely blend of cheeses makes this incredibly good."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt
1 ¹⁄₄ cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded havarti cheese
1 cup shredded colby cheese
¹⁄₂ cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
Topping
1 tablespoon melted butter
3 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs

directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Follow the package directions to cook the penne pasta; add the broccoli to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
Add flour and salt to taste (I use 1/2 teaspoon).
Cook, while stirring until blended.
Slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens; remove from heat.
Add the cheeses; stir until melted.
Add the penne and broccoli; stir to mix well.
Spoon mixture into an ungreased 8-inch square casserole dish.
In a bowl, mix together the topping ingredients; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.