Best 7 Mac And Cheese Spaghetti Recipes

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Mac and cheese spaghetti is a delectable dish that combines the comfort of mac and cheese with the versatility of spaghetti. Whether you crave a creamy, cheesy indulgence or a more elevated meal, there's a perfect recipe out there to satisfy your palate. This article will guide you through the culinary journey of finding the best recipe to create a mac and cheese spaghetti that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAC AND CHEESE SPAGHETTI



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Toasty bread crumbs give this mac and cheese a crisp top in minutes. Cheddar cheese gives the sauce flavor, while American cheese adds smoothness.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5 cup coarse white bread crumbs
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 14-16 package dried multigrain, whole wheat, or regular spaghetti
1 10 ounce package frozen peas (2 cups) or 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded (2 cups)
4 ounce American cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Shredded thinly sliced prosciutto or cooked ham (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and the 1 tablespoon butter. Bake 5 minutes; remove from oven, stir, set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in Dutch oven cook spaghetti, with 1 tablespoon salt added to water, according to package directions; add peas during last 3 minutes of pasta cooking time. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water (*Using Pasta Water, see below) set aside. Drain pasta and peas; keep warm.
  • Return 1 cup reserved pasta water to Dutch oven. Bring to boiling. Add the 2 tablespoons butter and mustard. Add cheeses, a bit at a time, stirring after each addition until melted. Stir in more pasta water if needed. Add spaghetti mixture; toss. Sprinkle servings with crumb mixture and prosciutto. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 561 mg, Fat 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

3-CHEESE SPAGHETTI MAC AND CHEESE



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A creamy, savory, baked spaghetti mac and cheese made with yellow cheddar, white cheddar and gruyere! How to make mac and cheese with spaghetti noodles in under an hour.

Provided by Alyssia Sheikh

Categories     Lunch     Lunch & Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz spaghetti noodles of choice ((I used chickpea noodles))
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour ((gluten-free, if desired))
2 cups milk ((dairy))
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1½ cups shredded cheese of choice ((I used sharp white cheddar, yellow cheddar, & gruyere))
¼ cup shredded cheese of choice
2 Tbsp shredded parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). (If you don't plan to bake your spaghetti in a casserole dish, you don't need to preheat the oven.)
  • Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a large pot (big enough to hold the pasta).
  • Add flour and heat 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Add milk, salt, and pepper and whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
  • Stir in 1½ cups shredded cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Add cooked and drained spaghetti noodles into pot and toss to coat with cheese sauce. (Feel free to stop here and enjoy spaghetti mac and cheese as-is!)
  • Transfer cheesy noodles to a glass baking pan or casserole dish. (My dish was 10x8-inches with a 6-cup volume.)
  • Add remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese and parmesan on top.
  • Bake 22-25 minutes. I recommend broiling at the end for a few minutes to brown the cheese on top!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

MAC AND CHEESE SPAGHETTI



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Make and share this Mac and Cheese Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 lb spaghetti
2 cups green peas, thawed if frozen or 2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
4 ounces American cheese, shredded (1 cup)
prosciutto (optional) or ham, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking dish; bake for 5 minutes, remove from oven, stir and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions; add peas or broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water; keep spaghetti warm.
  • Place 1 cup of reserved water to pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, and cheeses; stir to combine.
  • Add more reserved water, if needed, to thin sauce.
  • Stir in spaghetti and veggies, sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and prosciutto or ham, if using.

TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE



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Truffles can be bought in specialty food stores or online. They are all on the expensive side, but black truffles are cheaper than white ones.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish
12 ounces gemelli pasta
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1 onion, sliced thin
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 bulb Roasted Garlic, recipe follows
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
4 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 ounce preserved truffles, grated
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar
2 1/2 cups grated Havarti cheese
8 large garlic bulbs
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water 2 minutes under the recommended cook time. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and thyme, then squeeze in the roasted garlic flesh from the skin and cook to soften the onions, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the flour and cook for a minute or two. Stir in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Add the mascarpone, truffles, pepper, salt and paprika. Stir to combine. Add 1 1/2 cups of each cheese and stir to melt.
  • In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the pasta, half of the remaining cheese, the remaining pasta and then top with the remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes, then broil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the top quarter off each garlic bulb. Place the bulbs in a pie pan and drizzle the tops with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake until the garlic is roasted and soft, about 45 minutes.

SPAGHETTI MAC



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"This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I often cook the sauce over the weekend and freeze it, then warm it in a jiffy after a busy day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, tomato sauce, onion, parsley, salt and oregano; heat through. Drain macaroni; top with the beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MAC AND CHEESE I



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My family loves Macaroni and Cheese! But being so high in fat, I felt I needed to come up with something a little less "fatty" and good tasting too. I also use cooked spaghetti squash in place of the pasta sometimes.

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups macaroni
½ cup nonfat cottage cheese
1 egg white
½ packet artificial sweetener
¼ cup reduced fat processed cheese food, cubed
¼ cup lowfat buttermilk
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ cup crushed saltine crackers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  • In large bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg white, sweetener, cheese food, buttermilk and liquid smoke until well mixed. Stir in pasta. Pour into prepared dish. Top with crushed crackers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

NEW ORLEANS BAKED MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



New Orleans Baked Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

This mac 'n' cheese recipe may be a little different from what you are used to eating. In New Orleans, we make our mac 'n' cheese with spaghetti. Yes, you read that right. We also call it baked spaghetti. Regardless of what you call it, this is a great comforting dish.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Sides

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 lb dried spathetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 qt half & half
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
  • Gradually add the half-and-half, whisking for 30-60 seconds between each addition until starting to thicken before adding more. Whisk in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and no lumps remain. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in 2 cups (200 g) cheddar, 1 cup (100 g) pepper Jack, and 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella until the cheese is melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Add the spaghetti to a 9 x 13-inch (13 x 22 cm) baking dish and pour the cheese sauce on top. Stir well to coat the noodles with the sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the remaining 2 cups (200 g) cheddar, 1 cup (100 g) pepper Jack, and 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the spaghetti.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Elbow macaroni and spaghetti are both classic choices for mac and cheese, but you can also use other shapes like shells, penne, or rotini. If you're using a smaller pasta shape, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or try a combination of cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the sauce from being too thin or runny.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. Al dente pasta is cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is mixed with the cheese sauce.
  • Use milk or cream. Milk or cream will help to make the cheese sauce smooth and creamy. You can use whole milk, 2%, or skim milk, or you can use a combination of milk and cream.
  • Season the cheese sauce. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are classic seasonings for mac and cheese. You can also add other spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, or chili powder.
  • Top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers. A topping of breadcrumbs or crushed crackers will add a crunchy texture to your mac and cheese. You can also add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a mac and cheese recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like your mac and cheese simple or cheesy, baked or stovetop, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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