Easy Italian Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Easy Italian Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Small Elbow Macaroni; 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Style Diced Tomatoes; 1 box (10 Oz. Box) Frozen Spinach, Thawed; 3 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cups Italian Bread Crumbs; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Small Elbow Macaroni
3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Style Diced Tomatoes
1 box (10 Oz. Box) Frozen Spinach, Thawed
3 cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cups Italian Bread Crumbs
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cook macaroni in a large pot until just shy of al dente (about 2 minutes less than directed on the package directions).
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
4
Once pasta is cooked, drain and return to the pot.
5
Add cooked onion, garlic, tomatoes, spinach and cheese.
6
Stir to combine.
7
Pour pasta into a 13 x 9 baking dish and sprinkle bread crumbs and parmesan cheese on top.
8
Use remaining butter to dot over the top of the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
9
This will help it brown and create a crispy top.
10
Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top begins to brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Small Elbow Macaroni, 3 Tablespoons Butter, Divided, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Italian Mac and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Italian Mac and Cheese

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