Best Parmesan Macaroni Mix Recipes

Giada's Creamy Baked Parmesan Pasta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk (at room temperature)
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated mild provolone cheese
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound medium shell pasta (blanched for 4 minutes, drained and ¼ cup pasta water reserved)
3 cups broccoli florets (cut into ½ inch pieces)

Steps:

This recipe originated on an episode of Giada Entertains. Episode: Weeknight Special.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together the panko, parmesan cheese and olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside.
Place a medium braiser over medium heat. Melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the milk mixture to a simmer stirring often. Whisk in the provolone and the parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with the salt. Fold in the blanched pasta, pasta water and the broccoli florets. Top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake in the top third of the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8, Calories 835

Parmesan Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by EveryoneLovesaSprin

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
2 -3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, Dreamfields is a low carb option
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated. Using higher quality allows you to use less
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, as desired
1 teaspoon chili powder, as desired (or more)

Steps:

Heat Smart Balance butter spread in pan over medium heat until melted. Add flour all at once, whisking until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until flour mixture is cooked, about 3 minutes.
Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken, at least 5 minutes. Stir in salt and Tabasco.
Add parmesan and mozzarella to sauce, reserving a little of both to sprinkle on top later. Stir until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook Dreamfields pasta according to directions on box and drain.
Layer cheese sauce and macaroni in oven safe casserole dish. Sprinkle reserved parmesan and mozzarella on top of macaroni and top with S&P as desired. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and brown.
Suggestions: if you like a spicy version of macaroni and cheese, add 1 tsp of chili powder and extra dashes of Tabasco to white sauce as it is cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 786.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 21