MACARONI 'N' CHEESE ITALIANO
"I've always liked macaroni and cheese, but my husband prefers macaroni with tomato sauce. So I added spaghetti sauce and mozzarella to give my mac and cheese an Italian flavor," writes Isabelle Wolters of Scituate, Massachusetts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions until cooked but firm. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. , Pour over macaroni mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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alma ajlani
[email protected]This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Ali g
[email protected]I'm allergic to cheese. Can I still make this recipe?
Allyssa Wilderman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe might change my mind.
Jorge Aday
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!
Bakiullah Mia
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any macaroni and cheese lover. It's cheesy, creamy, and absolutely delicious.
Rana Zohaib
[email protected]I made this for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had.
Rossano G.
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make and the results are amazing. I love the combination of cheeses and the crispy topping.
Tombra Kuete
[email protected]I tried this recipe last week and it was a total disaster. The sauce was too thick and the macaroni was mushy. I won't be making this again.
Edward Stephens
[email protected]This was my first time making macaroni and cheese and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Rufus worship
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use different types of cheese to customize the flavor.
Mohamed Lamine Stambouli
[email protected]This was an absolute hit! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!