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Baked Italian Macaroni and Cheese

April 20, 2015 By Dawn 5 Comments

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Baked Italian macaroni and cheese… perfect comfort food.

Baked Italian macaroni and cheese

To be perfectly honest with you I have never been a big fan of macaroni and cheese. I am not sure why, but it is usually one of those foods that I can take or leave. I know it is known to be one of those perfect comfort foods, or for most people at least. Then why am I featuring another macaroni and cheese recipe? I know I had one a couple of weeks ago.

Baked Italian macaroni and cheese

Well you see just because it is not my favorite, I live in a house with others that would eat macaroni and cheese every day of the week. And since my family enjoys mac and cheese as much as they do, I enjoy making it for them. Really, isn’t one ofย the biggestย joys of cooking is ย toย see other people enjoying the food that you have prepared? Or at least it is for me.

So, I have been tinkering around with different ideas for new mac and cheese recipes, or at least new to my family. ย Mozzarella cheese is always a hit in my house, so I decided to combine it with some Italian seasoning for this Italian macaroni and cheese. I had contemplated adding some green peppers and pepperoni to the dish, but decided to do that another day.

I have to admit that I did enjoy this macaroni and cheese with the mozzarella and the Italian seasoning. This recipe may make me into a macaroni and cheese lover like the rest of the family.

Baked Italian macaroni and cheese

I have to admit that I did enjoy this macaroni and cheese with the mozzarella and the Italian seasoning. This recipe may make me into a macaroni and cheese lover like the rest of the family.

Baked Italian Macaroni and Cheese

Dawn Yucuis
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Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked pasta I used ziti
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package.
  • In a skillet melt butter, once the butter is melted add the flour and stir until blended and smooth.
  • Add the milk gradually stirring constantly; cook over medium high heat until the mixture starts to thicken. Add the cheese and stir until melted and blended, once the cheese is melted add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix until well blended. Add the cooked macaroni mixing until the macaroni is coated with the cheese mixture.
  • Transport to a baking dish and place into a preheated oven. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the top of the macaroni and cheese starts to turn golden brown.
Keyword Baked Italian Macaroni and cheese, Italian Macaroni and cheese

I have to admit that I did enjoy this macaroni and cheese with the mozzarella and the Italian seasoning. This recipe may make me into a macaroni and cheese lover like the rest of the family.

 

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  1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

    April 21, 2015 at 12:12 am

    I used to eat mac and cheese almost weekly, now maybe once in a couple of months because of high calorie and carb. Now you have me crave for some! YUM!

    Reply
  2. Joanne

    April 21, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I LOVE mac and cheese so you can just keep the recipes coming. I’ll help you with the leftovers!!

    Reply
  3. gloria

    April 21, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Look absolutely delicious Dawn!!

    Reply
  4. Liz

    April 21, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    My family would definitely go for your Italian version—it looks delish!!!

    Reply
  5. John@Kitchen Riffs

    April 22, 2015 at 10:23 am

    What a great idea to do an Italian version of this classic! Love this — and need to make it. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks!

    Reply

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