Macaroni and Cheese Italia Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Italia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne; 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese; 1 onion, chopped (medium); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 12 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper; ⅜ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; ½ cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped; ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ¾ cup seasoned Italian style breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb penne
4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 onion, chopped (medium)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 12 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes, seasoned with salt and pepper
⅜ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
¾ cup seasoned Italian style breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Cook Pasta in saled water to very aldente.
2
(4 minutes less than package directions).
3
Season Chicken breast.
4
Saute chopped onion, garlic and chiken breast in olive oil over medium heat until onion is soft and clear and chicken is cooked and slightly browned.
5
(It will conitinue cooking in the oven).
6
In a bowl, combine the coooked pasta, the cooked chicken and onion garlic mixture, mozzarella cheese, chopped basil and the canned tomatoes and juices.
7
mix well.
8
Put the pasta mixture into a buttered 13 x 9 glass baking dish.
9
Mix together melted butter, parmasan and breadcrumbs.
10
Top casserole with bread crumb mixture.
11
Bake at 400 degrees 15-20 minutes till top is browned and sides are bubbly.
12
Bon Apetito!

921

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne, 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese, 1 onion, chopped (medium), 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese Italia 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.

Macaroni and Cheese Italia

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