Easy Pasta Bake with Leek and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 21 mins

Total: 31 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Pasta Bake with Leek and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch leeks

quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces

½ (16 ounce) box penne pasta

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

1 ½ cups shredded Emmentaler cheese

1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook leek for 2 minutes while penne is cooking. Drain well.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with some butter.

Step 4

Heat cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat until hot. Whisk in Emmentaler cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cooked penne and leek and add to the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce on top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned about 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Easy Pasta Bake with Leek and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 721.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.9g 48%

Carbohydrates: 62.8g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 7.5g

Fat: 43.2g 67%

Saturated Fat: 26.5g 132%

Cholesterol: 142.3mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 3546.7IU 71%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 15.4mg 26%

Folate: 85.8mcg 22%

Calcium: 517.3mg 52%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 84.4mg 30%

Potassium: 414.2mg 12%

Sodium: 225.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 388.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.