Dinner Favorite: Grandma's Five-Cheese Rigatoni
Bake a cozy classic with Grandma's five-cheese rigatoni. This incredibly rich, creamy pasta dish features a gooey cheese blend that the whole family will love!
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Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $12.00
Equipment
- 1 13x9-inch baking dish (with lid)
- 1 drainer
- 2 large saucepan
- 1 large spoon
- 1 grater
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (16 oz) rigatoni or large tube pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup shredded fontina cheese
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°.
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions.
- In a large saucepan. melt the butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in mozzarella, swiss, fontina, ¼ cup of Romano cheese, and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Drain the rigatoni, and stir in the cheese sauce mixture.
- Transfer to the greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and Romano cheese.
- Cover and bake for about 20 minutes. Uncover, and bake for about 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dinner Favorite: Grandma's Five-Cheese Rigatoni
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
360
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
582
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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