3 Cheese Cavatappi
This 3 Cheese Cavatappi is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi
- 1 small onion (diced, about ⅔ cup)
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 1 ¼ cup light cream (about 10-12% MF)
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or swiss cheese)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Cook cavatappi al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Meanwhile, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring.
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Add in milk and cream a little bit at a time stirring until smooth after each addition.
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Stir in seasonings and bring to a boil over medium heat and let boil 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and whisk in shredded cheeses until smooth and creamy.
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Toss sauce with cooked cavatappi and spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
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Top with remaining cheese and bake 22-27 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (23% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cavatappi | 1 pound | - | - |
| small onion | 1 | - | - |
| butter | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| milk | 1.75 cups | - | - |
| light cream | 1.25 cup | - | - |
| seasoned salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 3 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 52.941 |
| shredded Gruyere cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 1 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 41.824 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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