Bell Pepper–Mac and Cheese with Fondue Cheese Sauce

Bell Pepper–Mac and Cheese with Fondue Cheese Sauce

7 servings (about 11⁄2 cups each)
Preparation 1 hour
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Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set oven control to broil.
  • Broil bell peppers with tops about 5 inches from heat about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins are blistered and evenly browned.
  • Place peppers in plastic bag; close tightly.
  • Let stand 20 minutes.
  • Remove skin, stems, seeds and membranes from peppers.
  • Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, toss cheese with flour until cheese is coated.
  • In 3-quart nonreactive saucepan, heat wine, whipping cream and garlic to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat; gradually stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg until cheese is melted.
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Stir pasta, roasted peppers and parsley into sauce.
  • Spoon into casserole.
  • In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and butter.
  • Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly.

Notes & Wine Advice

For a flavor twist, try half Gruyère and half Emmentaler cheese.

Nutrition values

Calories: 490 kcal
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Course; Casserole / Cheese / Sauce
Diets; Vegetarian