Here is mac and cheese with a twist; we’ve added Italian flavors.
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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.
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
STEP 2
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
STEP 3
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.
STEP 4
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.
Stir 1/2 pound cooked chicken or Italian sausage into pasta mixture. Bake at 350°F. 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
COLLECTION
When an Italian dinner is on the menu, there’s never an empty seat at the dinner table. Dishes like Italian Mac and Cheese and Spaghetti Pie offer a little twist, and the best of both worlds. Ciao!