Spicy Baked Macaroni Recipe

Name: Spicy Baked Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 lb mushroom, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, I use the seasoned ones with basil and garlic; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional); 5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (1/2 10 oz package); 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed (optional); ½ cup cream; 1 -1 ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; ½ cup romano cheese, grated; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 lb mushroom, sliced
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, I use the seasoned ones with basil and garlic
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained (1/2 10 oz package)
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed (optional)
½ cup cream
1 -1 ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup romano cheese, grated
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
3
Add pasta and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, it will not be done.
4
Drain pasta.
5
While pasta is cooking, heat 1 1/2 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Cook sausage (if using, if not skip this step)until done, drain if needed, remove from skillet.
7
Add the other 1 1/2 T of olive oil to the skillet and saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic.
8
Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion are slightly browned.
9
Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce (if using, this is personal preference depending on how much sauce you like), spinach, red pepper and sausage (if using) and simmer for about 10 minutes on low.
10
Add cream or milk and stir well.
11
Add pasta and mix well.
12
Add mozzarella cheese and mix again.
13
Place the pasta mixture into a large baking dish.
14
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, melted butter, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
15
Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 12 lb mushroom, sliced, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Baked Macaroni 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Baked Macaroni

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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