Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni Recipe

Name: Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 cups milk; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp; 1 (8 ounce) package mascarpone cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained; 1 cup soft breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) package mascarpone cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well.
2
In a dutch oven, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
4
Gradually stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the cream cheese, the mascarpone, mozzarella, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
5
Stir in the spinach and cooked pasta and blend well.
6
Place this mixture in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
7
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan and butter and mix well.
8
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni mixture and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 375u00b0F.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni

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