A quick and delicious recipe for a baked Italian style macaroni and cheese using Cento Tomato Sauce, a mixture of cheeses and heavy cream for a truly comforting dish.
8 oz Colby Jack Cheese, cubed, 1/2 cup for topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, stir in oil and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, add cream. Allow the cream to warm, then add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than instructions indicate. If using Maurizio Artisan Pasta, cook for approximately 8 minutes. Drain pasta and pour back into pot. Add tomato sauce and cream mixture to pasta, stirring until evenly coated. To the mixture, add 8 ounces fontina cheese and 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, stir until all cheese has melted. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan, topping with reserved cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are crispy. Serves 4-6.
Estimated per serving. Salt added “to taste” is not included in this pilot calculation.
Macaroni & Cheese Italiano
Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 4-6
A quick and delicious recipe for a baked Italian style macaroni and cheese using Cento Tomato Sauce, a mixture of cheeses and heavy cream for a truly comforting dish.
Ingredients
1 cup Cento Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 tbsp Cento Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
2 cans Cento Tomato Sauce Italiano (8 oz)
1 lb Anna Elbows
8 oz Fontina Cheese, cubed, 1/2 cup for topping
8 oz Colby Jack Cheese, cubed, 1/2 cup for topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, stir in oil and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, add cream. Allow the cream to warm, then add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than instructions indicate. If using Maurizio Artisan Pasta, cook for approximately 8 minutes. Drain pasta and pour back into pot. Add tomato sauce and cream mixture to pasta, stirring until evenly coated. To the mixture, add 8 ounces fontina cheese and 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, stir until all cheese has melted. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan, topping with reserved cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Bake for 5 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are crispy. Serves 4-6.
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