Italian Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Italian Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt (heaping); 8 ounces macaroni; 4 1/2 tablespoons butter (unsalted); 1 yellow onion (small and minced); 2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose); 2 cups milk; black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs; 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (sharp, grated); 1 cup asiago cheese (grated)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons salt (heaping)
8 ounces macaroni
4 1/2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
1 yellow onion (small and minced)
2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose)
2 cups milk
black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (sharp, grated)
1 cup asiago cheese (grated)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons salt (heaping), 8 ounces macaroni, 4 1/2 tablespoons butter (unsalted), 1 yellow onion (small and minced), and more.

Yes, Italian Baked Macaroni And Cheese 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.

Italian Baked Macaroni And Cheese

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