Welcome to a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the essence of autumn's harvest with the comforting warmth of classic Italian cuisine. Our Harvest Moon Macaroni, inspired by the culinary maestro Rachael Ray, is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender macaroni enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce bursting with the richness of butternut squash, mushrooms, and spinach. But that's not all; this versatile recipe offers three additional variations to tantalize your taste buds: a meatless marvel, a spicy fiesta, and a cheesy delight. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the bounty of the harvest and the joy of cooking.
**Meatless Marvel:** For those seeking a plant-based delight, our meatless variation swaps ground beef for a medley of hearty lentils and walnuts, adding a delightful nutty flavor and a boost of protein.
**Spicy Fiesta:** Craving a touch of heat? Our spicy fiesta variation incorporates a zesty blend of diced jalapeños, fiery chipotle peppers, and aromatic cumin, creating a dish that packs a flavorful punch.
**Cheesy Delight:** Indulge in cheesy bliss with our cheesy delight variation, which adds three types of cheese – creamy ricotta, tangy Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella – to the macaroni mixture, resulting in a dish that is irresistibly rich and decadent.
HARVEST MOON MACARONI - RACHAEL RAY
This is Rachael Ray's recipe, and it is quite tasty! I am posting it the original recipe, but I used a full box of squash for only half the recipe, reduced the oil significantly, used 1% milk, and added sage rather than nutmeg, as I am not a fan of nutmeg. It still has a very creamy texture, without all the cheese of your regular mac and cheese.
Provided by pwdcrazy
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil, season with salt and cook macaroni to al dente.
- Preheat broiler and place rack in middle of the oven.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat, saute onions and garlic until soft, 6 to 7 minutes and stir in the thyme.
- Scoot onions off to side of pan and melt butter, whisk flour into butter and combine whisk 1 minute then whisk in stock and milk, season sauce with salt, pepper and nutmeg, and cook until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in butternut squash and a few dashes hot sauce. Reduce heat. When sauce comes to a bubble, stir in Parmigiano. Combine the sauce and macaroni, transfer to a casserole dish and top with shredded yellow Cheddar, chopped parsley and paprika. Brown the macaroni under broiler, 4 to 5 minutes until brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 484.8, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 24.3
UPTOWN TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE (RACHAEL RAY)
Make and share this Uptown Tuna Casserole Recipe (Rachael Ray) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bliss
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for noodles. Salt boiling water and cook noodles to al dente.
- While water comes to a boil, place oven rack in center of oven and turn on broiler. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with EVOO, a turn of the pan, and butter. When butter melts into oil, add mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Then add leeks and garlic and allow leeks to wilt, 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle flour over leeks and mushrooms and stir 1 minute. Then whisk in wine for half a minute, then whisk in milk and half and half or cream and simmer a couple of minute to thicken and reduce sauce. Then stir in Dijon mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in peas, tarragon and tuna, then return sauce to bubble and turn off heat. Add cooked noodles to sauce, transfer to a casserole and top with Gruyere cheese. Pop casserole in oven and broil until bubbly and brown, 3-4 minutes. Garnish with chives or parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1303.2, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 237.1, Sodium 1717, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 120.7
BLT WITH WELSH RAREBIT MACARONI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Arrange 2 cooling racks on baking sheets and arrange the bacon on 1 of them. Bacon may also be baked on a slotted broiler pan. Bake the bacon until crisp, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and add the pasta. Undercook the pasta by 1 to 2 minutes, until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the water comes to a boil, arrange the sliced tomatoes on the second baking rack. Sprinkle with chives, salt and pepper, to taste, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Roast them for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil when you remove tomatoes.
- Process the bread in a food processor they become coarse bread crumbs. Transfer the bread crumbs to a small bowl.
- Melt butter in sauce pot over medium heat. Pour 1/3 to 1/2 of the butter over the crumbs to moisten, then stir in the parsley. To the remaining butter in the sauce pot, add the garlic and stir for 1 minute, then add the hot sauce and mustard. Stir to combine, then sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute more. Whisk in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and ale. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the stock and bring to a bubble. When the sauce thickens, stir in 2 cups of the cheese in a figure 8 motion and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the pasta with to the sauce and toss to coat. Spoon it into crocks or a casserole dish. Top with the bread crumbs and remaining cheese, then put it on the middle rack of the oven. Broil until bubbly and deeply brown on top, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Arrange a bed of cress leaves alongside portions of macaroni and cheese or individual crocks. Top the watercress with a thick slice of roasted tomato and crisscrossed bacon strips. Cover with a second slab of tomato and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh vegetables, good quality cheese, and flavorful pasta.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (still slightly firm to the bite).
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes this dish so rich and flavorful, so use a generous amount.
- Add some spice to the dish with a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. This will give it a little kick without being too spicy.
- Serve the macaroni and cheese immediately after it is cooked. This will prevent it from getting dry and clumpy.
Conclusion:
Harvest Moon Macaroni and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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