Best 3 Meatless Italian Macaroni Bake Recipes
Meatless Italian macaroni bake is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. This versatile dish can also be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a meatless option, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN PASTA BAKE
I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a nice touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.-Karla Johnson, East Helena, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Add to beef mixture and gently stir in sliced plum tomatoes. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
ITALIAN BAKED PASTA
Our five-ingredient Italian baked pasta is super easy to make and includes layers of your choice of pasta, three cheeses and marinara sauce.
Provided by Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour 2 cups of the marinara sauce into dish. Add half of cooked pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese in dollops over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover lightly with foil, making sure foil is not resting on cheese.
- Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until center is bubbly and thoroughly heated. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
MEATLESS ITALIAN MACARONI BAKE
Dont be deceived, this recipe looks singularly ordinary so one may be tempted to alter it...but then it'll have all the subtlety of mac 'n' cheese w/ tomato...Please try it as written, discover the subtlety and simplicity of it all...As for me, this 'casserole' quickly became a favorite meal, particularly since I usually have all the ingredients already on hand...I imagine it could also be adapted to the microwave, but I'll leave that to the alleged experts LOL
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked marcaroni, stewed tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, italian seasoning and mayonnaise --.
- Spoon the mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish; Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese --.
- Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for approximately 20 min (your time may vary) until warm and all cheese is melted --.
- Note:Do NOT substitute anything else for the mayonnaise, i.e. NO salad dressing, NO Miracle Whip, as the recipe is specifically tailored to the result that is created by the use of mayonnaise --.
- Variation: Use a different pasta such as rotini or penne rigati.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 776.5, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.5
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
- To make the dish more hearty, add some cooked ground beef or sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the cheese and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make the dish ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it. When ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
This meatless Italian macaroni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. With its rich and cheesy flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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