Ingredients

• 1 box (14.5 oz) higer-fiber penne rigate pasta
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. each onion powder and salt
• 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups 1 percent milk
• 2 jars (4 oz. each) pureed carrots (baby food)
• 1 bag (8 oz.) shredded reduced-fat extra sharp cheddar
• 1 tbsp. bread crumbs

Directions

1. ) cook pasta as package directs. Meanwhile, mix flour, onion powder, salt and pepper in med. saucepan. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over med. high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. ) Heat broiler. Coat a qt. shallow baking dish with non-stick spray.

3. ) Stir carrots and 1/2 cup cheddar into white sauce until cheese is melted. Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in sauce. Spoon half the pasta into prepared dish, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar. Top with remaining pasta, cheese, and crumbs. Broil 4-6 minutes until top is lightly brown.

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