Cheesy Baked Penne with Fresh Corn & Romano Beans

Cheesy Baked Penne with Fresh Corn & Romano Beans



Prep Time: 25 Min

Cook Time: 40 - 45 Min

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 F

 

1. Fill a large pot with cold water and get it onto the stove on medium high heat. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiled, season liberally with sea salt and add the pasta. Stir and cook to al dente according to box / package directions.

 

1. While the water boils, begin melting the butter in a large frying pan on medium heat. Add the onions, season with a pinch of sea salt, and cook for 2 – 3 minutes stirring often.

 
 

1. Whisk in the flour until everything is combined and continue to stir using a wooden spoon / spatula for about 3 minutes.

 

                 Grocery List

• 500g Package Dry Penne
• 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 3 Tbsp. AP Flour
• ½ Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 C Mozzarella, shredded
• 1 C Monterey Jack, shredded
• 1 C Medium Cheddar, shredded
• ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder
• ¼ Tsp. Onion Powder
• ¾ Tsp. White Pepper
• 2 C 2% Milk
• 2 Tbsp. Whipping Cream
• 2 cobs Fresh Corn, corn removed
• 2 C Cooked Romano Beans
• Handful Fresh Parsley

 

• 2 Tbsp. Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan + Garnish
• ¼ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• Pinch Sea Salt / Pepper
• 1 Tbsp. EVOO

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1. Slowly pour in the milk continuously whisking as you pour until all the milk has been added. Continue to whisk the sauce as it begins to boil (2 – 3 minutes). Once boiled, reduce heat to medium low, add the garlic & onion powder, white pepper, and another good pinch of sea salt, and simmer 5 minutes. (Should be nice and thick now!)

 

1. Whisk the grated cheese into the sauce in batches waiting until the cheese has fully incorporated before adding more. Once the cheese has been fully incorporated, season with another pinch of sea salt and stir. Simmer another 2 – 3 minutes.

 

1. Now the pasta should be finished. Use a spider skimmer to scoop the pasta straight from the boiling water into the sauce. Fold in ¼ C pasta water, the corn, and the beans. Season with a pinch of sea salt and taste. Adjust salt if desired.

 

1. Transfer the pasta to a 3qt baking dish that has been coated in cooking spray.

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the crumbs, parm, pepper flakes, pinch sea salt & pepper, and EVOO until everything is combined and crumbs look wet.

 

1. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the pasta

 

1. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until crumbs have browned on top and dish is bubbly.

 

1. Remove from oven and set onto cooling rack. Wait 5 minutes to serve.

 

1. For service, garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and grated parmesan.