Rigatoni, Cheese & Pea Casserole Recipe
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Rigatoni, Cheese & Pea Casserole
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cup 1% milk, heated
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
10 oz frozen peas, thawed
1 lb rigatoni -or ziti
1 cup grated fontina cheese
2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 3-quart baking dish or coat it with
nonstick spray. Coat dish with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, tapping out the
excess. Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
2. In a heavy medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add
flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add hot milk and
bring to a simmer, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened, 3 to 4
minutes. Add nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl; set
aside to cool.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over
medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add
peas and cook for 4 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Add to
milk mixture.
4. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni (or ziti) in boiling salted water until al
dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Toss with reserved sauce and
vegetables. Stir in fontina. (The pasta mixture will keep, covered, in the
refrigerator for up to 2 days.)
5. Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, mix
remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over pasta.
6. Bake pasta for 30 to 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let stand
for 10 minutes before serving.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS.
520 calories per serving; 22 grams protein; 13 grams fat (5.3 grams
saturated fat); 77 grams carbohydrate; 410 mg sodium; 26 mg cholesterol; 3
grams fiber.
Italian Name: Pasticcio di Rigatoni e Piselli
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>
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