An absolute family favorite, this stove top prepared macaroni and cheese is amazing with Italian spices and cheeses. This macaroni and cheese is something we eat so often I don't need a recipe.
Welcome to "Simply Delicious", where I will share with you dishes that are fast and easy to prepare. With a mere 7 ingredients and 15 minutes you can have this fantastic Mac & Cheese on your table. Add in some precooked sausage, kielbasa or prosciutto along with some frozen peas and you have yourself a fantastic two pot meal in under 20 minutes!!!
Super Simple Mac & Cheese Italian Style
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 pound mini penne pasta
8 ounces of Italian blend shredded cheese (I prefer Kroger brand)
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (I prefer McCormick Tuscan Style Italian Seasoning)
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, cook pasta al dente. Drain pasta once it is cooked and set aside. Work on the next step while your pasta is cooking.
Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter, add flour and Italian seasoning and whisk for 2 -3 minutes to cook out the 'floury' taste.
Add milk and continue to whisk, allow milk to thicken.
Add cheeses and whisk until combined.
Add cheese to pasta and stir to combine. Pasta thickens as it sits. Serve.
My boys really enjoyed this, Donna. Thanks for the leftovers too!
ReplyDeleteLook delicious! gloria
ReplyDeleteoh, i better leave now..i'm already hungry looking at this photo!!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a mac and cheese I could sink my teeth into. Love the Italian flavors.
ReplyDeleteYes you can always trust mac and cheese to be yummy.Nice twist:)
ReplyDeleteToo funny--I posted macaroni and cheese today as well! We're clearly on the same wavelength. Yours look creamy and cheesy aka perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteDonna, what a yummy looking bowl of pasta! I love how simple your recipe is...I know it will become a favorite of my family, too~
ReplyDeleteWell, I've never met a mac and cheese I didn't like....therfore I'm sure this one would taste great!
ReplyDeleteAha! A real mac 'n cheese! This will get made. Maybe I'll even share it.
ReplyDeleteWho can argue with man n cheese? Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis really does look super simple and fantastic!
ReplyDeleteoh wow this looks delicious, it is so creamy love it.
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This looks like the perfect comfort food!
ReplyDeleteYummy! This is my kind of mac and cheese =)
ReplyDeleteThe bechamel is s crucial. I love how you make this. It's so simple and perfect as it is. Easy to dress up too if you want.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great recipe! You can also put in casserole dish, top with some bread crumbs put in the oven on 350 for 30 mins. after all these steps if you like baked mac n' cheese, comes out perfect.
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