Little Italy Macaroni Cheese Recipe

A vibrant twist on classic mac and cheese! This easy recipe elevates the comfort food staple with sun-dried tomatoes, Italian meats, and a creamy Alfredo sauce base. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect weeknight meal or crowd-pleasing side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 434.7 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Little Italy Macaroni Cheese

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How to Make Little Italy Macaroni Cheese

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup store-bought Alfredo sauce, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained).
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 5 minutes).
  3. Carefully use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the sauce to a regular blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan.
  4. Cook 1 pound of pasta (elbows, shells, or your favorite shape) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese, 1/2 cup chopped salami, and 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham.
  6. Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Top with 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

40g

Carbs

15g

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