Spicy Baked Macaroni Recipe

Name: Spicy Baked Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) spinach, chopped, thawed and drained of excess liquid; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup romano cheese, plus 1/3 cup; 2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed (about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) spinach, chopped, thawed and drained of excess liquid
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup romano cheese, plus 1/3 cup
2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus
2 tablespoons butter, softened
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed (about 2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the pasta and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite (about 8-10 minutes).
4
Drain pasta.
5
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
6
Add onion and garlic.
7
Cook until the onion is golden, about 7 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes.
9
stir to combine ad cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
10
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, ad 1/4 cup Romano.
11
Spread the softened butter in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle half of the bread crumb mixture inside dish to coat.
12
In a large bowl, combine the veggie mixture with cooked macaroni, cubed mozzarella, and the remaining parmesan and Romano cheeses.
13
Spoon into the prepared baking dish, top with the remaining bread crumb mixture, and dot the top with the remaining butter.
14
Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 1 lb elbow macaroni, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 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.

Spicy Baked Macaroni

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