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olive oil onion Brown Rice Penne cornstarch milk salt black pepper nutmeg Cheddar cheese Mozzarella cheese cooking spray Parmesan cheese breadcrumbs
Viewed: 6 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 1 (12-ounce) package gluten-free brown rice penne (such as Tinkyada)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko-style breadcrumbs (such as Kinnikinnick)
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often.
- While onion cooks, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
- Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk in a small bowl. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups milk to onion; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring with a whisk until cheeses melt. Stir in pasta. Pour pasta mixture evenly into 6 (2-cup) gratin dishes or ramekins coated with cooking spray.
- Combine Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and top is brown.
