Herbed Macaroni Parmesan Recipes

PASTA WITH HERBED TOMATO BUTTER AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water, then drain.
• Combine the tomato powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup of the pasta water in a large bowl and stir until smooth. Add the hot pasta to the bowl and toss twice to coat. Add the Parmesan and butter and continue to toss, adding up to 1 cup more of the pasta water to loosen the sauce. Top with more Parmesan and some parsley and crushed red pepper, if using.

HERBED ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook garlic in oil and butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. , Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.

PARMESAN HERBED NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and seasonings; gradually add milk.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Remove from heat; add sour cream, Havarti cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; place in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Add cheese sauce and mix well.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add the sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Havarti cheese. Stir until melted. , Pour sauce over macaroni; toss to coat. Combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

HERBED MACARONI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Other possible additions: 1 clove garlic (finely minced) sauteed with the tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or steamed broccoli florets.
• Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente; drain well.
• In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter and saute the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
• Add the basil and parsley, stir, then add remaining ingredients and the hot noodles and toss to combine.
• Garnish with additions suggested above in step 1.