4 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI - ITALIAN STYLE

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Make and share this 4 Cheese Baked Macaroni - Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by msintrepid

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
12 ounces penne or 12 ounces farfalle pasta
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup provolone cheese, grated
1 cup bel paese cheese or 1 cup gorgonzola, grated
2 cups Fontina cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients with a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Cook Pasta al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Set pasta aside.
  • Heat 4 Tablespoons of the butter, add onions and saute, stirring until onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic, stir until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add flour; lower heat and cook, stirring frequently.
  • Add half and half a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the cheeses, saving 1 cup of the Fontina.
  • Simmer until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Add Cayenne.
  • Use cooking spray to coat casserole- you should need about a 3 qt size.
  • Place pasta in casserole.
  • Top with sauce, stir to distribute evenly.
  • Place reserved fontina on top.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs.
  • Dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake 40 minutes, until top is brown and it's bubbly.

Carissa Case
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This mac and cheese is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I love that I can hide them in the cheese sauce and they'll never know they're there.


mijan md
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it in advance and it still tastes great.


Cameron Frost
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I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tshepo Moramotse
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This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kiana Anderson
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This mac and cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and toppings.


Talha Bilal
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherica Spence
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I love that I can make it in advance and it still tastes great.


Patrocina DeOllas
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Frahan Ahmed
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This mac and cheese was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love that I can use different types of cheese to create different flavors.


Alaa Yazje
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasozi Juliana
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my friends! It was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing dish.


Md Rubail
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nazmul huda
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This was the best mac and cheese I have ever had. The cheese sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aris Jimenez
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and cheesy mac and cheese.


Lucianna Aragon
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This mac and cheese was amazing! It was so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.