3 Cheese Spaghetti Mac And Cheese Recipes

CREAMY THREE-CHEESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. When the spaghetti is al dente drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• While the pasta is cooking, pour the oil into a large pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minutes until it is fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, broth, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water.
• Add the spaghetti to the sauce and stir well. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in parmesan cheese. Mix well and add some more of the pasta water until sauce reaches the consistency you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve in large bowls. Sprinkle some chopped chives on top to garnish.

3-CHEESE SPAGHETTI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). (If you don't plan to bake your spaghetti in a casserole dish, you don't need to preheat the oven.)
• Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
• In the meantime, melt butter in a large pot (big enough to hold the pasta).
• Add flour and heat 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add milk, salt, and pepper and whisk to remove any lumps.
• Cook over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
• Stir in 1½ cups shredded cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Add cooked and drained spaghetti noodles into pot and toss to coat with cheese sauce. (Feel free to stop here and enjoy spaghetti mac and cheese as-is!)
• Transfer cheesy noodles to a glass baking pan or casserole dish. (My dish was 10x8-inches with a 6-cup volume.)
• Add remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese and parmesan on top.
• Bake 22-25 minutes. I recommend broiling at the end for a few minutes to brown the cheese on top!
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

BAKED THREE-CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot., In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to macaroni, tossing to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

THREE-CHEESE SPAGHETTI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, Romano, eggs, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

THREE CHEESE SPAGHETTI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously add salt and 3 tablespoons of oil and add the spaghetti. Bring back to a boil and cook for 11 to 13 minutes until the spaghetti is just tender. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water. Return the spaghetti to the pot and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, kalamatas, 1 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.* Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside.
• Whisk the eggs and cream together in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining teaspoon of salt, a few grinds of pepper, the red pepper flakes, basil, fontina, feta, 4 ounces of the Parmesan and the tomato mixture. Mix in the spaghetti.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in the 10-inch skillet over high heat. Add the spaghetti mixture, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the center of the pie is set and the top is golden.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a spatula around the edges and underneath the pie to loosen. Place a large plate over the skillet and invert the pie onto the plate. Place another plate onto the pie and invert again. Let the pie set for an additional 10 minutes.
• Slice the pie into 6 to 8 pieces and garnish with the remaining Parmesan and basil leaves before serving.

3-CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In large pot filled with water add 3 pinches of salt and the macaroni and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and let cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sprinkle flour over butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat, whisking until a roux or paste forms. Add cold milk and whisk vigorously until dissolved. Cook sauce on medium-low heat until thick and bubbly. Add heavy cream, all cheeses, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper. Cook until cheeses are fully melted, stirring occasionally.
• Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and mix thoroughly. Place macaroni mixture in a 13 by 9 baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

THREE-CHEESE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and put macaroni into a mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and butter to macaroni and stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and evaporated milk. Add the salt, cayenne pepper and cheeses; mix well. Add the macaroni mixture and stir well to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Spread into an even layer. Bake just until sauce bubbles at edges, about 12 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

MAC AND CHEESE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking dish; bake for 5 minutes, remove from oven, stir and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions; add peas or broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water; keep spaghetti warm.
• Place 1 cup of reserved water to pot and bring to a boil.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, and cheeses; stir to combine.
• Add more reserved water, if needed, to thin sauce.
• Stir in spaghetti and veggies, sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and prosciutto or ham, if using.