Best Wheely Good Pasta And Cheese Recipes

WHEELY-GOOD PASTA SALAD

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Red pepper pieces accent this yummy side dish, and the pasta wheels really drive the theme home. -Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) wagon wheel pasta
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 bottle (16 ounces) creamy Parmesan Romano salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, red pepper, olives and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

KEVIN'S GRANDMA'S MAC

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow pasta
1 tablespoon salted butter
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces processed cheese, cut into small cubes

Steps:

For the pan: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or aluminum pan. Add the cooked pasta.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture smells like popcorn, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the milk, stirring or whisking while adding. Taste and season the pot with salt and pepper. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently shake the baking dish to settle the sauce in the nooks and crannies. Top with the shredded Cheddar and bake until the corners are brown, 25 to 30 minutes.