Layered Mac 'n Cheese Italiano Recipe

Name: Layered Mac 'n Cheese Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 ¾ cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 0.5 (4 ounce) package light cream cheese, cubed; ¾ cup regular chicken broth; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 3 cups spaghetti sauce; ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 ¾ cups part-skim ricotta cheese
0.5 (4 ounce) package light cream cheese, cubed
¾ cup regular chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 cups spaghetti sauce
¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together ricotta cheese, light cream cheese, broth, parmesan cheese and seasonings; heat until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.
2
DO NOT BOIL.
3
Heat oven to 375F.
4
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
5
Heat spaghetti sauce.
6
Toss hot pasta and ricotta sauce; spread into 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
7
Spoon spaghetti sauce over top, covering pasta completely; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
8
Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

395

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 ¾ cups part-skim ricotta cheese, 0.5 (4 ounce) package light cream cheese, cubed, ¾ cup regular chicken broth, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Layered Mac 'n Cheese Italiano falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Mac 'n Cheese Italiano

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