Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound pasta ((small tubular pasta like macaroni, penne or gemelli))
  • 8 tablespoons butter; (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 cup italian flavored breadcrumbs

Instruction

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions leaving on the al dente side; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. While the pasta is cooking prepare pesto and the sauce.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tbsp. butter over medium heat; then whisk in the flour to form a roux.
  • Next, add the half and half and cheese; whisking occasionally until the sauce starts to thicken (approx. 5-7 minutes). Stir in the prepared pesto and mix well. Keep warm until the pasta is ready.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tbsp. butter and add them to the breadcrumbs; mix well.
  • Combine the cooked pasta and sauce; then place in an oven safe baking casserole dish (9x13). Top with breadcrumb mixture; then bake for 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned and the sauce is bubbling.