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Italian Style Macaroni and Cheese
Nesting Lane Indulge
Italian Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. This twist on a classic mac and cheese is easy to make, and will surely become a family favorite. The end result is cheesy, creamy goodness that will have you coming back for seconds.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
Equipment
Large Pot
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Baking Dish
Colander
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
box
(12oz) macaroni pasta
¼
cup
milk
2
cups
shredded Cheddar cheese
2
tbsp
butter
ground black pepper
to taste
salt
to taste
2
cups
sharp cheese
½
cup
Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F
In a large pot, add water, and place over medium/high heat and bring to a rolling boil.
Add in macaroni and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, and place lid on pot. Cook until macaroni is partially cooked, and firm to bite.
In the meantime, prepare a baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
In the prepared dish, add milk, cheddar cheese, butter, and a couple of pinches of pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine well.
Using a colander, drain water off of macaroni.
In the baking dish, add macaroni and stir to mix well.
In preheated oven, bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir in sharp cheese.
Sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs on top.
Return dish to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the outer edge is golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving:
118
g
Calories:
539.6
kcal
Carbohydrates:
56.1
g
Protein:
24
g
Fat:
24.1
g
Saturated Fat:
14.5
g
Cholesterol:
59.9
mg
Sodium:
945.8
mg
Fiber:
2.3
g
Sugar:
2.1
g
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