4 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI - ITALIAN STYLE

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Make and share this 4 Cheese Baked Macaroni - Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by msintrepid

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
12 ounces penne or 12 ounces farfalle pasta
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup provolone cheese, grated
1 cup bel paese cheese or 1 cup gorgonzola, grated
2 cups Fontina cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients with a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  • Cook Pasta al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Set pasta aside.
  • Heat 4 Tablespoons of the butter, add onions and saute, stirring until onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic, stir until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add flour; lower heat and cook, stirring frequently.
  • Add half and half a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the cheeses, saving 1 cup of the Fontina.
  • Simmer until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Add Cayenne.
  • Use cooking spray to coat casserole- you should need about a 3 qt size.
  • Place pasta in casserole.
  • Top with sauce, stir to distribute evenly.
  • Place reserved fontina on top.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs.
  • Dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake 40 minutes, until top is brown and it's bubbly.

sergio villa
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This recipe was a disaster! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was dry, bland, and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Allyson Smith
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The 4-cheese baked macaroni was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Tasha Seeney
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This was a great recipe! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Sffsd Hff
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This recipe is a winner! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. It was a big hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Atoch Deng
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Not a fan. The 4-cheese baked macaroni was bland and dry. I think it needed more cheese and maybe some different seasonings.


Mubeenkhan Mubeenkhan
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This was my first time making 4-cheese baked macaroni and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenneth Thielke
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The 4-cheese baked macaroni was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some different cheeses.


Parkash Bhandari
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This recipe is a keeper! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. It was a big hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again.


Rene Sage
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I've made this 4-cheese baked macaroni recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can customize it with different cheeses and toppings.


Hermione Reynero
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This recipe was easy to follow and the 4-cheese baked macaroni turned out great. It was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. My family loved it!


Md Naveed
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The 4-cheese baked macaroni was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Georgia Mantlow
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I followed the recipe exactly and the 4-cheese baked macaroni turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends. I will definitely be making this again!


Bryon Keith
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This was a great recipe! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Kuzzy Kizz
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I've tried many 4-cheese baked macaroni recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is so smooth and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. It's a real crowd-pleaser!


orji elizabeth
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Meh.


George Simon
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This is my new go-to comfort food! The 4-cheese baked macaroni is so creamy and cheesy, it's like a big warm hug in a bowl. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I just throw everything in a casserole dish and bake it. It's always a hit with my fami


Sumaiya
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Not bad, but not great. The 4-cheese baked macaroni was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some different cheeses. It was also a little dry. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Shakilhossin Shakilhossin
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Easy and delicious! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was a breeze to make and it turned out so tasty. My kids loved it and even my picky husband raved about it. I'll be making this again for sure.


Noah Scarlett
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A cheesy, gooey delight! The 4-cheese baked macaroni was a hit with my family. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I added some chopped bacon and mushrooms for extra flavor and it was a great addition. Definite