Italian Style Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz. of sharp cheddar - shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small red onion - sliced thin
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
- 14 oz. can Cannellini beans - drained
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tbs. butter
- 2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
- Dash of fresh grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Instructions
- Prepare the macaroni as directed in water that is well salted.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the butter and olive oil; add the garlic and sliced onion and sauté until the garlic is fragrant. Add the milk and the cheddar cheese,Parmesan cheese, cannellini beans and seasonings; lower the heat to a gentle heat.
- Add the baby spinach and toss on a low heat.
- Add the macaroni and toss. Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese and an extra dash of salt and black pepper.