Cheesy Baked Macaroni Italian-Style Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Macaroni and cheese (a. K. A. Mac and cheese) is a widespread and popular dish throughout english-speaking countries, including caribbean countries where it is known as "Macaroni pie. " Sometimes made on the stovetop and sometimes baked, the version made in the u. S. , with cheddar cheese, originates in england. But baked pasta casseroles are, of course, very italian as well, existing in countless variations and usually incorporating cheese. This baked macaroni in a besciamella (simple white sauce) and cheese sauce is topped with bread crumbs before baking, for extra golden-brown crunch. This recipe can be made with any type of short, tube-shaped pasta and you can add extra ingredients as your fancy strikes you; in fact, it's a great way to use up leftovers.

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Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Macaroni Italian-Style Recipe

  • 2.50 ounce 300 grams macaroni, elbow macaroni, penne, ziti, rigatoni, or any other short dried pasta
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  • 0.06 cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • 0.38 cup Milk
  • pinch A pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
  • 0.19 cup 60 grams grated hard/aged fontina, gruyere, comte, or emmental cheese
  • 0.13 cup 40 grams freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • 0.06 cup Bread crumbs
  • As required Fine sea salt
Nutrition
value
321
calories per serving
15 g Fat16 g Protein29 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Carbs
    29g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    29g
  • Protein
    16g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    15g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    433mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    24mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    58mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    35mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    315mg
  • Selenium
    19mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats