MACSAGNA

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
Mac and Cheese, recipe follows, prepped in sheets for MacSagna
2 cups browned hot Italian sausage crumbles
2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella
Favorite marinara sauce, warmed, for serving
Fresh basil, for serving
Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp provolone
Splash hot sauce or pinch of cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the ricotta, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grease the bottom of a 9-by-14-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and place one of the Mac and Cheese sheets on the bottom. Smear the ricotta mixture evenly over the top, then evenly scatter the Italian sausage over top of the ricotta. Place the remaining Mac and Cheese sheet on top of that. Cover the top in mozzarella.
  • Bake on a lower rack until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes.
  • Slice into pieces and place on individual serving plates. Ladle some warm marinara over each slice and garnish with fresh parsley and basil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until VERY al dente. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and stir for a couple of minutes, making sure it's free of lumps and the flour taste is cooked out. Stir in the milk, bring to a simmer and cook over medium low until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the processed cheese and provolone until melted, add the hot sauce and fold in the macaroni. Serve immediately, or follow the instructions below to prep in sheets for MacSagna.
  • To prep in sheets for MacSagna: Evenly spread the warm macaroni and cheese in a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure the parchment is overlapping to make it easier to lift once cooled. Cover with another sheet of parchment and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour or overnight. Cut the macaroni and cheese sheet into 2 equal-size rectangles.

babatunde sulymanopeyemi
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I made this macsagna with gluten-free lasagna noodles and macaroni. It turned out great! The gluten-free noodles worked perfectly and the macsagna was just as delicious as the regular version.


Baba Khalid
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This macsagna is a great way to use up leftover lasagna noodles and macaroni and cheese. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


MiB 302
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my macsagna turned out terrible. The lasagna noodles were undercooked and the macaroni and cheese filling was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right. I'm very disappointed.


Samrat Deula
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This macsagna is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, saucy, and so satisfying. I love that it's made with two of my favorite dishes: lasagna and macaroni and cheese. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Elizabeth Orsolan
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make mac and cheese. This macsagna is a great twist on the classic dish. It's cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Lx. Khan
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This macsagna is the perfect dish to make for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


FANNY MIDEIA
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this macsagna with a meatless sauce. It was still delicious! I used a combination of mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach in the sauce. The macsagna was hearty and flavorful, even without the meat.


Gabo
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I made this macsagna with gluten-free lasagna noodles and macaroni. It turned out great! The gluten-free noodles worked perfectly and the macsagna was just as delicious as the regular version.


Ismail Khan
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This macsagna is a great way to use up leftover lasagna noodles and macaroni and cheese. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Derek George
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my macsagna turned out terrible. The lasagna noodles were undercooked and the macaroni and cheese filling was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right. I'm very disappointed.


MT Technical
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This macsagna is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying. I love that it's made with two of my favorite dishes: lasagna and macaroni and cheese. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Daniel ruta
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, so I decided to try this macsagna. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The macsagna turned out great! It was cheesy, saucy, and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this


Rkaiub Aiub12
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This macsagna was a disaster! The lasagna noodles were mushy and the macaroni and cheese filling was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out right. I'm very disappointed.


Lystra Stewart
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I decided to give this macsagna a try and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good! The macaroni and cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the lasagna noodles were cooked perfectly. I would definitely ma


Khusi Budathoki
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This macsagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The lasagna noodles were a bit too thick and the macaroni and cheese filling was a bit too rich. However, my husband loved it, so I guess it's a matter of personal preference.


Sanjib Babu
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The macsagna turned out amazing. It was gooey, cheesy, and so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Meer Ihsan
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This is the best macsagna I've ever had! The combination of lasagna noodles and macaroni and cheese is genius. I will definitely be making this again.


Natividad Gallardo
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Just finished making this macsagna and it was a hit! My family loved it. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more cheese to the macaroni and cheese filling.


Hasnain Rafiq
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OMG, this macsagna is divine! It has the perfect blend of cheesy, meaty, and saucy flavors. The lasagna noodles were cooked perfectly, and the macaroni and cheese filling was creamy and decadent. This dish is definitely a keeper!