Creamy Baked Penne and Cheese Recipe

Creamy Baked Penne and Cheese Recipe

  • 3 cups penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 (270 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded CRACKER BARREL Extra Old Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 slices light rye bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook and stir 5 min. Add reserved cooking water, Cooking Creme and cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cheeses are melted. Add pasta; mix lightly. Transfer to 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. Drizzle remaining oil over bread cubes; toss to coat. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  5. Bake 12 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and bread topping is golden brown.
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