Best Italian Style Macaroni Cheese Skillet Recipes

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STOVETOP ITALIAN MACARONI



Stovetop Italian Macaroni image

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

1 pound ground beef
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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.

SKILLET MAC & CHEESE



Skillet Mac & Cheese image

This super creamy mac 'n' cheese is so simple it seems almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I've never met an adult who didn't love it too. -Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 37g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE



Skillet Macaroni and Cheese image

I have another version of Skillet Macaroni and Cheese posted, but this one is different with the cheeses it includes and several other ingredients. In addition, it adds a bit of heat with the hot sauce. This recipe calls for homemade bread crumbs. To make them, pulse 2 slices of hearty white sandwich bread in a food processor until coarsely ground. The recipe is from Cook's Country.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
salt
pepper
3 3/4 cups water, plus more as needed
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add bread crumbs, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
  • Bring water, 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk, and 1/2 t salt to simmer in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until macaroni is al dente, 8-10 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining evaporated milk, cornstarch, and hot sauce in small bowl, then stir into skillet.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Off heat, stir in cheeses, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.
  • Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
  • Serve.

ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE SKILLET



Italian-Style Macaroni & Cheese Skillet image

Want to turn regular mac and cheese into an Italian-Style Macaroni & Cheese Skillet? Top it with warm cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and oregano.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tsp. sugar
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in Macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Stir in contents of Cheese Pouch. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Heat medium nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and sugar; cook and stir 2 min. or until tomatoes are softened. Spoon over macaroni and cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Top with mozzarella and oregano; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

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