FOUR CHEESE SPINACH MACARONI

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Make and share this Four Cheese Spinach Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 cups milk
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temp
1 (8 ounce) package mascarpone cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well.
  • In a dutch oven, melt the first 2 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Gradually stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, the cream cheese, the mascarpone, mozzarella, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the spinach and cooked pasta and blend well.
  • Place this mixture in a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan and butter and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the macaroni mixture and bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 790.4, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.2

esra esra
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This dish was a disaster. The sauce curdled and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Morgan Harrington
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Saad Good
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I'm allergic to spinach, so I substituted kale instead. It turned out great!


Andy Carranza taylor
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I would recommend using a milder cheese next time.


Lee Hayouri
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Meh.


Anthony Whthd
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I loved the combination of cheeses and spinach. It was a great meal for a busy weeknight.


haiper bro
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and everyone always asks for seconds. The sauce is cheesy and flavorful, and the spinach adds a nice touch of color and nutrition. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mo McLearie
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This dish was a major disappointment. The sauce was bland and watery, and the spinach was limp and tasteless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abiba Sulemmana
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I'm not the biggest fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrients. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick a


Family May&Taylor
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This macaroni dish was an absolute hit with my family! The combination of four cheeses and spinach created a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly coated the pasta. The dish was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients, which is alwa


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