November 25, 2007 Three Cheese Herbed Rotini

Easy Tastebud Delights

11.25 Edition (November 25, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone! I hope you are having an enjoyable Sunday.

Today's recipe can be considered a true comfort food. Serve as a meal in itself or a side dish. Either way, it's delicious! Try different pasta if you wish, penne would also work well. Enjoy!

Three Cheese Herbed Rotini

2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. rotini pasta
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg, (optional)
3 cups milk
2 tbsp. minced herbs (dill, oregano, parsley, basil etc.)
1/2 tsp. salt
fresh, cracked black pepper, to taste

In a bowl, toss cheeses together and set aside. Cook pasta. Drain well. Put into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour, mustard powder and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in milk, making sure that there are no lumps. Stirring, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Set aside 3/4 cup of tossed cheese. Add remaining cheese to sauce a handful at a time. Stir in herbs, salt and pepper. Toss sauce with pasta. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.

Place baking dish under broiler for about 1 minute or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Serves 6.

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