Macaroni and cheese, a classic dish loved by people of all ages, takes on a whole new level of deliciousness when prepared in the Italian style. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender macaroni, and a touch of Italian herbs and spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a cold winter night or a side dish for a special occasion, this Italian-style macaroni and cheese will not disappoint. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, ensuring that every bite is filled with flavor and satisfaction.
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ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
A rich creamy Italian macaroni cheese made the Italian way with a thick cheese fondue. This is a decadent meal that you will savor.
Provided by Kit
Categories dinner
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. As soon as the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and stir. While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese fondue. Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium low heat until it is steaming but not bubbling. Add the rocchetta cheese, and stir until it melts. Keep it steaming hot until the pasta is ready. Undercook the pasta just a little, you want to let it finish cooking right in the cheese fondue. Once the pasta is very very al dente, drain it and add it to the cheese fondue and let it cook in the sauce for 2 minutes. Then add the parmesan, stir, and divide the macaroni and cheese between two bowls. Top with freshly ground black pepper, and toasted breadcrumbs if you like, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 81 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 27 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 418 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
ITALIAN THREE-CHEESE MACARONI
My husband is a self-proclaimed mac-and-cheese connoisseur and says that this is his favorite version. The Italian seasoning and tomatoes really complement the pasta and cheeses. -Adriane Mummert, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Drain macaroni., Spread 1 cup cheese sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Layer with half of macaroni, tomatoes and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ITALIAN STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe was given to my mom by a family friend over 30 years ago and has been enjoyed on many holiday occasions or just on an average Sunday dinner. This dish reminds me of wonderful family gatherings around the table where the only thing that surpassed this comfort food was the laughter and love we all shared. I hope you will experience these moments with this dish.
Provided by Lola 3
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan saute in extra virgin olive oil (1-2tbs) half of large onion until transparent, then add ground pork and beef season with salt and pepper until cooked. Set aside.
- In another saucepan saute in extra virgin olive oil (1-2tbs) the other half of onion until transparent and then add spareribs and cook for about 10 minutes. Then add whole can of tomatoes, salt and pepper and the tomato puree and cook on medium heat for about an hour-hour and a half. If sauce is evaporating quickly add a bit of water and lower heat. When cooked set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta, under cook by a minute. Pasta should be a little firmer than "al dente". Strain.
- In a baking dish layer beginning with tomato sauce, pasta, ground meat, followed by velveeta cheese and sprinkling of romano and parmesan cheeses. Continue layering until all ingredients are used. Baked in oven at 400 degress until cheese is melted.
- Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1379.9, Fat 64.1, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 228.6, Sodium 1347.1, Carbohydrate 131.3, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 12, Protein 71.1
ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a medium bowl on low power in the microwave. Add bread crumbs to bowl and toss to combine with butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni and cheese. Place in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned on top.
ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a medium bowl on low power in the microwave. Add bread crumbs to bowl and toss to combine with butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni and cheese. Place in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned on top.
STOVETOP ITALIAN MACARONI
It's not every day that a cost-conscious menu pleases both the eye and the stomach, but this scrumptious stovetop entree does just that. -Laila Zvejnieks, Stoney Creek, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, soup mix, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-9 minutes or until macaroni is tender., Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
HOME STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Cheesy Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon over Macaroni pasta and topped with bread crumbs.
Provided by VPATTISON
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened. Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese.
- Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ITALIAN HOMESTYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is an easy recipe that my great-Aunt Damiana (Nellie)used to make for me when I was a little kid. I found out that her mother used to make it for her family when SHE was a kid! So, this recipe is over 100 years old! The secret to this recipe is mixing the butter and cheese into the macaroni while it is still hot, thus some-what melting the cheese on contact with the macaroni. Also, it is the Fontinella cheese that gives this recipe it's unique taste.
Provided by sloofy
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add salt to 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the elbow macaroni, stirring occasionally.
- Cook macaroni for about 6-8 minutes, or until desired tenderness. (I prefer al dente').
- While macaroni is cooking, using a cheese grater, finely grate 2 cups of Fontinella cheese.
- Pour finished macaroni into a strainer, and strain out all the water.
- Place butter in the bottom of a medium mixing bowl, and pour macaroni on top of it. Mix until all the macaroni is coated with butter.
- Finally, gradually mix in the grated Fontinella cheese, mixing together with a fork, until all the macaroni is covered with the now-melted cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 819.6, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.2
ITALIAN STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Tomatoes, spinach and a blend of spices give this ultra-cheesy macaroni and cheese its Italian-style appeal.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 1-1/2-qt casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat large pot over medium heat and add the milk, flour, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, Mexican Style cheese, , onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne red pepper and whisk until the cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the pasta, diced tomatoes and spinach and continue to mix until the spinach is wilted.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese into a 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and the breadcrumbs. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality pasta.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make sure the cheese sauce is thick and creamy. Use a roux or béchamel sauce as a base, and add plenty of cheese until the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- Add some cooked vegetables to the macaroni and cheese for extra flavor and nutrition. Broccoli, cauliflower, and peas are all good choices.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This will add a nice texture and flavor contrast to the dish.
- Serve the macaroni and cheese hot and bubbly. It is a great comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it simple or cheesy, with vegetables or meat, there is a macaroni and cheese recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these macaroni and cheese recipes a try.
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