Herbedmacaroniparmesan Recipes

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and seasonings; gradually add milk.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Remove from heat; add sour cream, Havarti cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; place in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Add cheese sauce and mix well.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

ALMOST AS SIMPLE PASTA WITH PARMESAN, HERBS, AND FRESH GARLIC

Steps:

• Saute garlic in butter or olive oil with herbs until garlic is soft but not browned.
• Toss with hot pasta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
• Herb suggestions: Italian seasoning. Fresh or dried basil. Fresh or dried Rosemary. Herbs de Provence. Fresh or dried basil and oregano in combination. Fresh or dried parsley. Fresh or dried parsley, oregano, and basil. Italian seasoning with a pinch of crushed, red pepper. Fresh chives. Fresh parsley and fresh chives.
• Tip -- Dried herbs, especially rosemary, may benefit from being re-hydrated in a tablespoon of water or white wine.

PARMESAN HERBED NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

HERBED MACARONI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Other possible additions: 1 clove garlic (finely minced) sauteed with the tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or steamed broccoli florets.
• Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente; drain well.
• In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter and saute the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
• Add the basil and parsley, stir, then add remaining ingredients and the hot noodles and toss to combine.
• Garnish with additions suggested above in step 1.