Spiral Pasta Picnic

Spiral pasta is the fun shape that also can be made with different ingredients such as spinach. This recipe is made with cheese, bread crumbs, milk and flour. To this, chicken and any protein can be added. I prefer chicken or if no meat I do like to put Tofu. Tofu is good because it provides the protein plus the taste adapts to any dish. Here is the yummy picnic recipe:

• 3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add two cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
2. Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 11×7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle on top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes.
3. Picnic ready!

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Spiral Pasta Picnic Yummy!