Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 pound high fiber pasta shells (Note 1)
  • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour (Note 2)
  • 4 cups 2% milk (Note 3)
  • 2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Colby Cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package, reduce cooking time by 4 minutes.
  • In a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add in the flour and whisk for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, add the milk, continue to whisk until mixture becomes thick and bubbly. The mixture should be able to coat a spoon when thick enough.
  • Add the cheddar cheese,  Colby cheese, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine until smooth.
  • In the baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and the cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle the top with the Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake about 5-10 minutes. Ready to serve.