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Quick Mac n’ Cheese

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Mac and cheese is always a favorite and there are so many ways to dress it up. This was a fun way to use left-over sauce and extra cheese.

It’s simple to make on a weeknight and so comforting on these chillier evenings.

Living the Gourmet: Quick Man n' Cheese

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Quick Mac n' Cheese

5 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 15.5 oz. can of black beans – drained
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 zucchini – shredded
  • 1/4 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
  • 8 oz. cheddar cheese – shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated
  • 2 slices bread – crumbled
  • 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
  • 3 – 4 pats of butter
  • 2 tbs. canola oil
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni

Instructions

  1. Heat a large frying pan with the oil. Add the shredded zucchini and sauté; add the marinara sauce, parsley and the beans and continue to sauté on a low heat.
  2. Prepare the macaroni as directed.
  3. In a sauce pot heat the milk, cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until the cheese is slightly melted. Do not boil the milk.
  4. Butter a baking dish and add the cooked macaroni. Add the zucchini and bean sauce and the milk and cheese and toss. Crumble the bread on top; add grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Preheat Oven at 350 and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
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Living the Gourmet: Quick Man n' Cheese

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  3. Dear Catherine, This Mac n Cheese is so different than what we are used to. I love when you kick it up a few notches. Love the bow ties pasta and the black beans...This is on my list for sure. I love when you bake it, you get the crunches of the pasta. Great job...Have a blessed Thanksgiving to you, Tammy, and Michael! Dottie :)
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  7. Catherine, Mac 'n Cheese is always a good satisfying dish, either as a main or as a side. This version is not only quick, but it's also interesting and it sounds good! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
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  8. Black beans have become a weekly dish around here lately Catherine. I love the notion of adding them to a comforting bowl of mac n' cheese. (yes, my favorite way to eat mac n cheese is in a bow, all the more comforting, lol) The combination of sauces and cheesees and flavors does make this not only quick but extra special too. Perfect for this upcoming snowstorm, I'm afraid. Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine...If it weren't for the storm, Marion and I would have been down in New York this week {{{sigh}}} Wishing you and your beautiful family a glorious Thanksgiving Catherine with lots and lots of leftovers!!! (aren't they the best!) God Bless...
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  9. Ooh, this looks like a terrific mac and cheese recipe! I'd be picking at all those crispy noodles on the top...so darn tempting. Happy Thanksgiving to both you and Tammy! xo
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