FOUR CHEESE SPINACH MACARONI

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Make and share this Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) package mascarpone cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well.
In a dutch oven, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
Gradually stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the cream cheese, the mascarpone, mozzarella, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
Stir in the spinach and cooked pasta and blend well.
Place this mixture in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan and butter and mix well.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni mixture and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 790.4, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.2

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