BAKED PENNE

Ingredients:

200

grams

penne, cooked according to package directions

1/4	cup	MAGNOLIA GOLD BUTTER UNSALTED
1	tbsp	minced garlic
3	tbsp	tomato paste
1	cup	tomato sauce
1/2	cup	beef broth
1	tbsp	chopped fresh basil
		iodized fine salt and pepper to taste

1/4	cup	MAGNOLIA GOLD BUTTER UNSALTED
2	tbsp	MAGNOLIA ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
1	cup	MAGNOLIA FULL CREAM MILK
1/2	cup	MAGNOLIA CREAM CHEESE, softened
		iodized fine salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
For the tomato sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Sauté garlic then add tomato paste. Cook for a minute then add tomato sauce. Simmer for another minute then add beef broth. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Add basil and season to taste. Set aside.
For the cream sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and using a whisk, stir until mixture is smooth and thick. Over low heat, slowly pour milk and stir continuously until mixture becomes smooth. Add cream cheese and continue to cook until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper. Once mixture becomes smooth and slightly thick, remove from heat and set aside.
To assemble, toss cooked penne in tomato sauce and transfer to an 8" x 8" baking dish. Pour cream mixture on top and spread evenly.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Makes 3-4 servings. Tip/s: You can substitute 1/2 tsp dried basil for 1 tbsp chopped basil.

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