Pasta
8 ounces Penne
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1 medium Onion
1 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper
1 Recipe cheese sauce
2 ounces Fresh bread crumbs
Penne with cheese sauce
make it lighT: Reduce butter to 2 teaspoons and substitute the Light Version Cheese Sauce.
make it aheaD: Prepare the recipe. Unbaked, the penne can be stored up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. If frozen, extend baking time by 25 minutes.
serving suggestioN: Serve this as a main dish with a green salad for a light menu. For heartier fare, serve as a first course, followed by grilled chicken, meat, or fish.
Drain the pasta and transfer to a large baking dish. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Heat the remaining butter in a skillet and sauté the onion until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
Mix the onion, pepper, and Cheese Sauce with the penne. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake in a pre-heated 4250 oven for 15 minutes until the bread crumbs are lightly toasted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.