A quick and easy pasta bake with leeks, cheese, cream, and penne pasta that makes a perfect midweek dinner when you don't have a lot of time.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
721 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
Step 3
Bring two pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne to one pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Add leeks to the second pot and cook for 2 minutes. Drain leeks well.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a saucepan over low heat until hot. Whisk in Emmentaler cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Drain penne. Place penne and leeks into the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over top.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces penne pasta
1 bunch leeks, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
