Macaroni ‘N’ Cheese Italiano Recipe

Name: Macaroni ‘N’ Cheese Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced

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Cook pasta according to package directions until cooked but firm. Meanwhile, in a
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, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside.
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In a saucepan, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
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Pour over macaroni mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Macaroni ‘N’ Cheese Italiano 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 ‘N’ Cheese Italiano

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