Italian Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Italian Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2-1/4 cups milk; 8 oz. medium pasta shells, cooked, drained; 1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) POLLY-O Pizza Shreds 4 Cheese Blend; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

5 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2-1/4 cups milk
8 oz. medium pasta shells, cooked, drained
1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) POLLY-O Pizza Shreds 4 Cheese Blend
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Melt 3 Tbsp.
3
of the butter in large saucepan on low heat.
4
Stir in flour and seasonings.
5
Cook and stir 2 minutes or until bubbly.
6
Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
7
Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
8
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
9
Pour over shells in large bowl.
10
Add ricotta cheese; mix lightly.
11
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into 2-quart casserole dish; sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups of the pizza shreds.
12
Cover with remaining pasta mixture and pizza shreds; top with tomato slices.
13
Melt remaining 2 Tbsp.
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butter.
15
Mix with bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley; sprinkle over tomatoes.
16
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

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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: 5 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided, 3 Tbsp. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Italian 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 Macaroni and Cheese

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