Italian Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Here is mac and cheese with a twist; we’ve added Italian flavors.

30 min
Prep Time

55 min
Total Time

6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces (2 cups)

uncooked penne pasta

5 tablespoons

Land O Lakes® Butter

1 medium (1/2 cup)

onion, chopped

2 small

zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

3/4 cup

sliced roasted red peppers, well drained

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon

garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon

pepper

2 cups

Land O Lakes® Half & Half

2 teaspoons

dried Italian seasoning^*

8 ounce slice

Land O Lakes® Provolone Cheese, cubed 1/2 inch

1/4 cup

Italian-style breadcrumbs

*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat until sizzling; add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until onion starts to soften. Add zucchini and roasted red peppers; cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour, garlic salt and pepper; continue cooking 1 minute. Gradually stir in half & half and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; add cheese. Cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Pour mixture over pasta; mix well. Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in 1-quart saucepan. Add breadcrumbs; stir until combined. Sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly and breadcrumbs are browned.

Recipe Tips

Stir 1/2 pound cooked chicken or Italian sausage into pasta mixture. Bake at 350°F. 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories

500

Cholesterol

75mg

Carbohydrates

44g

Protein

19g

Fat

28g

Sodium

690mg

Dietary Fiber

2g

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Italian Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

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Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

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