Penne Macaroni and Cheese
(Serves 8-10)
Ingredients:
2 jars (15 to 16 ounces each) alfredo pasta sauce
2 cups milk
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheese, divided
Garlic crumb topping (recipe below), optional
Directions:
1. Mix alfredo sauce and milk in a large bowl. Stir in uncooked pasta and 2 cups
cheese.
2. Generously spray the removable stoneware crock with cooking spray or butter
and transfer ingredients into it.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
4. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before
serving.
5. If topping with crumbs, turn off the slow cooker and remove the stoneware
crock from the base. Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle garlic crumb topping
over macaroni & cheese. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until topping is lightly
toasted.
Garlic Crumb Topping:
Toss 1 cup panko crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 clove minced
garlic in a bowl. (Makes 1 cup)
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