Three Cheese Rotini Bake Recipes

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN & ROTINI PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray an 11x7" casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic cooking just until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds. Don't over cook and let the garlic burn or turn bitter.
• Whisk in the flour and pepper until smooth, and cook until the mixture's bubbling. Whisk in the half & half, a little at a time, until completely incorporated and simmer until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from heat.
• Stir in 3/4 cups of both the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and the Parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted and the cheese sauce is smooth.
• Add the pasta & chicken to the sauce, stirring gently until everything's evenly combined and generously coated in the cheese sauce.
• Spread the mixture out evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop. You can be a little generous and add a bit extra for added cheese effect.
• Bake the dish at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the dish's bubbly throughout and the cheeses are melted and golden brown at the edges. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before scooping and serving.

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
• Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

ROTINI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.
• In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

THREE-CHEESE ROTINI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook rotini as directed on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Reserve 1 tablespoon each American and mozzarella cheese for top. Add remaining cheeses to sauce; stir until melted.
• Add cooked rotini to cheese sauce; stir gently to coat. Pour into sprayed casserole. Sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
• Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

ROTINI BAKE WITH TOMATOES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Serve hot. Enjoy.

THREE CHEESE ROTINI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350*. Spray 2-quart casserole with non-stick spray.
• Cook rotini as package directs. Drain.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 30 to 60 seconds.
• Stir in flour and pepper; cook and stir until bubbly.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon each of American and Mozzarella cheeses to top.
• Add remaining cheeses to sauce; stir until melted.
• Add cooked rotini to cheese sauce; stir to gently coat.
• Pour into sprayed casserole. Sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
• Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

SAUCY PENNE AND THREE CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• In saucepan, over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned; pour off fat.
• Add pasta sauce.
• In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg.
• In lightly greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish, layer half the penne, sauce mixture, and cheese mixture.
• Repeat layers.
• Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.