AWESOME ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
This magical macaroni dish will make a disappearing act on the dinner table. I've not only served it up as a main dish during the week, but I've served it as a side dish on the Thanksgiving table. It's got ham and cheese, but I think the secret ingredients are the half-and-half and eggs. Don't forget to cook the noodles with the chicken bouillon cubes for a really flavorful noodle. Enjoy!
Provided by StephPage
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Layer about half the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with about half the diced smoked ham. Repeat layers.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl; pour over the noodle and ham layers. Top everything with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browning around the edges, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 254.1 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 3503.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BAKED MACARONI AND GOUDA CHEESE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
From Feb 2007 RR magazine. I just love pastas, cheese and onions, oh my!!! Could be made with or without the sausage and any number of veggies added in!
Provided by Mommy Diva
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350º.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes (or as directed on package).
- Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage to a large bowl and wipe the saucepan clean.
- Add the pasta and 1 cup caramelized onions to the sausage and stir to combine.
- In a medium saucepan or a microwave oven, heat the milk until steaming.
- Return the large saucepan to the stove, add the butter and melt over medium heat.
- Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the hot milk, 1/4 cup at a time, and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick and comes to a simmer.
- Add 2 1/2 cups cheese, remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the cheese sauce to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and add the pasta mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup caramelized onions and 1 1/2 cups cheese on top.
- Bake until golden and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.1, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 109.2, Sodium 892.5, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 36.7
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
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
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
ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
How does mac and cheese go Italian? With fresh tomato, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, and pasta shells instead of elbow macaroni.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 3 Tbsp. of the butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Pour over shells in large bowl. Add ricotta cheese; mix lightly.
- Spoon half of the pasta mixture into 2-quart casserole dish; sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups of the pizza shreds. Cover with remaining pasta mixture and pizza shreds; top with tomato slices. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Mix with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley; sprinkle over tomatoes.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 25 g
ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE (MODIFIED RACHAEL RAY RECIPE)
Make and share this Italian Macaroni and Cheese (Modified Rachael Ray Recipe) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharbysyd
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water as per package directions until done.
- Fry sausage in 2 T olive oil until cooked thoroughly, breaking up into small pieces while cooking.
- When sausage is done, transfer to a bowl.
- Add, 2 T olive oil (or more if needed) to pan. Add mushrooms, garlic, butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Saute, stirring frequently, until mushrooms become somewhat limp.
- Add flour and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in chicken stock and milk. Bring to a boil and let it bubble and thicken.
- Stir in tomatoes and hot sauce.
- Add cheese, stir and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in sausage.
- Mix into pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 65.7, Sodium 1041.4, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 19.9
ITALIAN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Boy! There sure are alot of recipes on Zaar for mac and cheese! Well, here is another one for the collection. :)
Provided by Chef Kiddle
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add the salt and macaroni. Cook pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add onion and saute until soft. Add flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring the whole time. Add the milk. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add nutmeg, cayenne, and 2 cups of the cheeses. Stir and add macaroni. Mix well.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into a baking dish about 8 by 8 inches in size and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and dot with the remaining butter. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until top is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1173.7, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 37.3, Cholesterol 177.1, Sodium 3207.1, Carbohydrate 114.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 43.1
ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Another super-easy one that kids LOVE! They think it's cool to eat red and white mac and cheese. If you don't want to eat a raw egg simply add a little more milk.
Provided by firefly68
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water.
- In a bowl big enough to hold everything, mix cheese with egg, salt, pepper, and enough milk to make it gloppy. Add well-drained cooked pasta and mix gently with a lifting motion to avoid mushiness.
- Serve with sauce poured over and a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan, asiago, or pecorino cheese if desired. It doesn't get much easier than this!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 281.4, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 24
ELBOW MACARONI WITH ITALIAN DRESSING AND CHEESE
Make and share this Elbow Macaroni With Italian Dressing and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by natalichka09
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as directed on package (salt to taste while cooking).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Drain and rinse macaroni with cold water. Return to pan macaroni was cooked in and add the butter or margarine, (I use I can't Believe Its Not Butter), and mix well so the butter would melt. Sprinkle with dill and mix well. Add the Italian Dressing and mix. Pour macaroni into a casserole dish and sprinkle generously with cheese. Bake in oven until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and mix well so the macaroni would be evenly coated in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 107.8, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.3
ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Hello Everybody! Today I would like to share with you my Italian Macaroni and Cheese recipe! So many different kinds of cheese in this recipe that makes this so
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a deep pot of salted water to a boil. This will be used to cook the pasta.
- In a deep saucepan or dutch oven, begin making your béchamel/white sauce. Add in the butter and let melt over low heat. Once melted down, slowly start adding the flour while continuously whisking. Add a little bit at a time and whisk until fully combined, about two minutes.
- Add the pasta into the boiling pot of water and cook for about two minutes less than the package instructions. Drain once ready and set aside.
- Add about half of the warm milk to the béchamel sauce pan. Raise the flame to medium heat to bring the milk to a simmer. Whisk continuously for about three minutes to thicken. Add in the rest of the warm milk, salt, black pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg and continue to whisk for another four minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Add in the cheese and mix until melted into the sauce over very low heat. Once the cheese has melted down, add in the pasta and mix until the macaroni is fully coated by the cheese sauce.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish. Spread evenly over the baking dish and place into the oven. Cook for fifteen minutes.
- In the meantime, if topping with pancetta, begin frying the pancetta or bacon until crispy. Set aside to use for topping.
- After 15 minutes, lower the oven to 350 and continue to cook the macaroni and cheese for another ten minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the fried pancetta or bacon on top. Place back into the oven for another five minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and enjoy with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley on top. Salute and cin cin!
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