SPICY BAKED MACARONI

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salt
1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound assorted mushrooms, quartered
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained of excess liquid
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup
1/4 cup Romano, plus 1/3 cup
2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons
12 ounces mozzarella cubed (about 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is golden, about 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup Romano. Spread the softened butter in a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle half of the bread crumb mixture inside the dish to coat.
  • In a large bowl combine the vegetable mixture with the cooked macaroni, cubed mozzarella, the remaining Parmesan and Romano cheeses, and the nutmeg. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, top with the remaining bread crumb mixture, and dot the top with the remaining butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.

CaseyDreams
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


Ms Sapla
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This dish is the perfect comfort food.


Beqele Nadi
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves spicy food.


Jay Lefebvre
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make macaroni dish.


Bollywood Bollywood
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Dadyskill DMK
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I served this dish with a side of garlic bread. It was the perfect comfort food.


Amahle Ntanto
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Oscar Manda
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I added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the dish. It gave it a nice crunch.


Carlos Mcewen
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I didn't have any chili powder, so I used paprika instead. It turned out great!


anne farrell
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The macaroni was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was still good.


Suman Maharjan FF
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Dalene Ezenyi
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.


David Huotari
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover macaroni.


Hayden Scott
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The macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy.


Rohit Pairyar
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I loved the spicy flavor of this dish. It was the perfect amount of heat.


Sabano Nina
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Jay Muir
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Taj Muhammad Bashir Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The macaroni was al dente, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Lyric Kinnee
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This dish was a hit with my family! The macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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