Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Lunch

One Pan Mac and Cheese

Step 1 of 7

Place pasta in Ninja 10” Fry Pan and add water until the pasta is just covered. Bring up to a rolling boil on medium-high heat.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 2 of 7

Cook pasta until 80% of the water has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Stir frequently.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 3 of 7

Make a small well in the middle of the pan and place 2 tablespoons of butter. When butter is melted, add flour and whisk until combined.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 4 of 7

While whisking, slowly add the milk to the pasta. Once all milk is added in, whisk in cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 5 of 7

Using rubber spatula, mix well to coat pasta in sauce. Remove from heat.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 6 of 7

Sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese over pasta. In a bowl, combine remaining tablespoon of butter and bread crumbs until butter is evenly distributed. Sprinkle over top cheese.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Step 7 of 7

Turn oven on to Broil High, and broil pasta for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve from pan.

16 ounces dried penne pasta
2-3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup panko style breadcrumbs

Compatible with

Ninja™ Foodi™ NeverStick™ Premium Hard-Anodized 10 1/4-Inch Fry Pan

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