mac and cheese spaghetti

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on May 15, 2013

Recipe & photo: Recipe.com

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups coarse white bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 package 14-16 oz. dried multigrain whole wheat or regular spaghetti
  • 1 package 10 oz. frozen peas (2 cups) or 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded (2 cups)
  • 4 ounces american cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • - thinly sliced shredded prosciutto or cooked ham (optional)

How To Make mac and cheese spaghetti

  • Step 1
    In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese and the 1 Tbsp. butter. Bake 5 minutes in a preheated 425-degree oven. Remove from oven, stir, set aside.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti, with 1 Tbsp. salt added to water, according to package directions; add peas during last 3 minutes of pasta cooking time. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water; set aside. Drain pasta and peas. Keep warm.
  • Step 3
    Return 1 cup reserved pasta water to Dutch oven. Bring to boiling. Add the 2 Tbsp. butter and mustard. Add cheeses, a bit at a time, stirring after each addition until melted. Stir in more pasta water if needed. Add spaghetti mixture; toss. Sprinkle servings with crumb mixture and prosciutto.

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