5 mins
25 mins
Serves 6
Recipes » Creamy One-Pot Italian Mac and Cheese with Marinara

Creamy One-Pot Italian Mac and Cheese with Marinara

Enjoy a creamy one-pot, no-chop mac and cheese with a delightful twist of marinara sauce. This quick and easy elbow macaroni dish blends classic comfort and Italian flair—with minimal cleanup and maximum flavour.
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Ingredients

  • 450 g (16 oz) Italpasta Elbow Macaroni
  • 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 mL) milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsps (10 mL) dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • In large oven-safe saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, combine Italpasta Elbow Macaroni with broth, milk, marinara, mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in Italian cheese blend, Cheddar cheese blend and butter until melted and creamy.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and breadcrumbs and broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Tips

Tip: Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 35gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g