Best Mac And Cheese Minestrone Recipes

MINESTRONE MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, macaroni and bouillon; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in beans and cook until heated through.

MINESTRONE MAC & CHEESE SKILLET

Steps:

• Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add cabbage, carrots and onions; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in zucchini; cook 3 min. Add tomatoes and beans; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min.
• Stir Singles into Dinners until melted. Add vegetable mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss. Set breadcrumbs aside.
• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking, 1 minute.
• While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
• Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup Pecorino Romano; set cheese sauce aside.
• Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions, until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce
• Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, and breadcrumbs over top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes; serve hot.

MAC AND CHEESE MINESTRONE

Steps:

• In a large saucepot, bring the mirepoix, broth, and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cauliflower, beans, and macaroni. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are just tender, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and divide among serving dishes. Top with the cheese and serve.