Macaroni With Three Cheeses Recipe

Name: Macaroni With Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk, preheated; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste); ground nutmeg (a pinch); 1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (use whole milk mozzarella); 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (use whole milk ricotta); ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, preheated
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
ground nutmeg (a pinch)
1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (use whole milk mozzarella)
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (use whole milk ricotta)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley

1
Heat butter in a big saucepan until melted; stir in flour until smooth.
2
Cook, stirring, over low heat for about 3 minutes, until the flour is cooked.
3
Gradually stir in the hot milk until smooth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and is thickened.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, over low heat for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in salt, Tabasco, and nutmeg.
6
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
7
Drain pasta in colander, then return back to pot; stir in 1 cup mozzarella, the ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, and parsley into the cooked past to blend.
8
Add in white sauce; taste and adjust seasonings.
9
Spoon into a buttered 13x9 inch baking dish; sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan.
10
Bake in a preheated 350 oven for about 45 minutes, until browned on top and bubbly.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 4 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups milk, preheated, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Macaroni With Three Cheeses 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 With Three Cheeses

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