Best Cremini And Spinach Cheesy Ditalini Skillet Recipes

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CHEESY DITALINI WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH



Cheesy Ditalini with Chicken and Spinach image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups ditalini
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
Toasted breadcrumbs, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and thyme and cook until softened. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes, then whisk in the broth and milk. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken, spinach and pasta and cook to heat through. Stir in the gruyère and season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls and top with toasted breadcrumbs.

HOMEMADE SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES



Homemade Spicy Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes image

Macaroni in a tomato and cheese sauce with spicy peppers. Very easy to make using ingredients right off the shelf at your local grocer.

Provided by j Morgan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
1 (11 ounce) can tomato bisque
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (16 ounce) package medium pasta shells
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with jalapeno, tomato bisque, and green chilies together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over pasta and stir in 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1329.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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