pepperoni bottom baked cavatappi with gouda cheese

How To Make pepperoni bottom baked cavatappi with gouda cheese

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat a 2-quart ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Add pepperoni slices.
• Step 3
  Cook cavatappi pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Step 4
  In a large saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Step 5
  Stir in heavy cream and half and half, return the pan to heat and cook over medium-low heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Cook for 1 minute to thicken, stirring constantly.
• Step 6
  Stir in honey mustard and sea salt/black pepper to taste.
• Step 7
  Stir in about 1 1/2 cups gouda cheese and 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and cook until the cheeses are melted, about 1 minute, stirring nearly constantly.
• Step 8
  Remove from heat. Add cooked cavatappi pasta and toss to coat.
• Step 9
  Transfer to a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining gouda and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top.
• Step 10
  In a small bowl, combine melted margarine, bread crumbs and pizza seasoning; toss well with a fork until small clumps form.
• Step 11
  Evenly spinkle over the casserole. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
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