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: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup grated cheese (I used a mix of an Italian blend and Colby Jack); 1 ½ cups uncooked macaroni; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken, seasoned with; salt and pepper; ½ cup canned Italian-style tomatoes (reserve juices); ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs; salt; pepper; paprika

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 cup grated cheese (I used a mix of an Italian blend and Colby Jack)
1 ½ cups uncooked macaroni
1 cup cubed cooked chicken, seasoned with
salt and pepper
½ cup canned Italian-style tomatoes (reserve juices)
¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
salt
pepper
paprika

1
Preheat your oven to 350F; grease a casserole.
2
Heat a saucepan on medium-high and fill it with water.
3
When boiling add the macaroni and cook 5-7 minutes.
4
Stir taste for doneness.
5
Drain and set aside.
6
In a saucepan heat butter until foamy on medium-high heat.
7
Add the flour and whisk until it's golden.
8
Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until slightly thickened.
9
Reduce temperature to a simmer as you whisk.
10
Stir in all but 1/4cup of the cheese and remove the pan from the heat.
11
The sauce will be sort of loose.
12
Fold in the noodles and chicken.
13
add the tomatoes and a bit of the juice.
14
Taste and adjust seasonings by adding salt, pepper, and some paprika.
15
Stir well then transfer to the casserole.
16
If the mixture seems thick and gluey add more tomato juice.
17
top with 1/4 cup cheese and the breadcrumbs.
18
bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and brown.

316

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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: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 cup milk, 1 cup grated cheese (I used a mix of an Italian blend and Colby Jack), 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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