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 pound pasta, wagon wheel cooked; 8 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 pound cheddar cheese white; shredded; 1/2 cup romano cheese freshly grated; 2 tablespoons basil fresh; chopped; 1 cup bread crumbs Italian style

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta, wagon wheel cooked
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 pound cheddar cheese white; shredded
1/2 cup romano cheese freshly grated
2 tablespoons basil fresh; chopped
1 cup bread crumbs Italian style

1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2
Whisk in the flour salt, pepper.
3
Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until bubbly.
4
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until well blended.
5
Raise the heat to medium and cook until the mixture just begins to boil, stirring constantly.
6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.
7
In a large bowl mix together the pasta, sauce, olive oil, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, basil, Pecorino-Romano cheese, White Cheddar cheese, and Ricotta cheese.
8
Spoon the pasta mixture into a large casserole dish.
9
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs over top.
10
Dot with small amount of butter.
11
Bake at 350F (180C) for 30 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pasta, wagon wheel cooked, 8 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose, 1 teaspoon salt, 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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