Creamy Baked Penne and Cheese

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Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“In this easy family favorite, penne pasta is baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce under a crispy topping of rye bread cubes.” - by Philadelphia Cooking Creme

Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (270 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese
1/2 cup shredded CRACKER BARREL Extra Old Cheddar Cheese
2 slices light rye bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook and stir 5 min. Add reserved cooking water, Cooking Creme and cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cheeses are melted. Add pasta; mix lightly. Transfer to 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Drizzle remaining oil over bread cubes; toss to coat. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Bake 12 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and bread topping is golden brown.