Macaroni N Cheese Italiano Recipes

ITALIAN STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan saute in extra virgin olive oil (1-2tbs) half of large onion until transparent, then add ground pork and beef season with salt and pepper until cooked. Set aside.
• In another saucepan saute in extra virgin olive oil (1-2tbs) the other half of onion until transparent and then add spareribs and cook for about 10 minutes. Then add whole can of tomatoes, salt and pepper and the tomato puree and cook on medium heat for about an hour-hour and a half. If sauce is evaporating quickly add a bit of water and lower heat. When cooked set aside.
• In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta, under cook by a minute. Pasta should be a little firmer than "al dente". Strain.
• In a baking dish layer beginning with tomato sauce, pasta, ground meat, followed by velveeta cheese and sprinkling of romano and parmesan cheeses. Continue layering until all ingredients are used. Baked in oven at 400 degress until cheese is melted.
• Stir and serve.

MACARONI 'N' CHEESE ITALIANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions until cooked but firm. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted. , Pour over macaroni mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
• Melt butter in a medium bowl on low power in the microwave. Add bread crumbs to bowl and toss to combine with butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni and cheese. Place in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned on top.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add pasta; salt generously and cook pasta to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well.
• Melt butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until bubbling but not browning, about 45 seconds. Add milk and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon (scrape across the bottom and around edge of pot to prevent scorching), until thickened and smooth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, stirring until completely melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, add cayenne and nutmeg, and stir to combine.
• Add pasta to sauce along with white pepper and salt; stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately.

MACARONI 'N' CHEESE ITALIANO

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions until cooked but firm.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce, basil and oregano.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.
• Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne.
• Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Reduce heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
• Pour over macaroni mixture.
• Top with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.