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Mac and Cheese Spaghetti
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
The flavors of macaroni and cheese made lighter. Still tastes like comfort food!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 lb spaghetti
2 cups green peas, thawed if frozen or 2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
4 ounces american cheese, shredded (1 cup)
prosciutto (optional) or ham, shredded (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon butter in a baking dish; bake for 5 minutes, remove from oven, stir and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions; add peas or broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking.
4. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the pasta water; keep spaghetti warm.
5. Place 1 cup of reserved water to pot and bring to a boil.
6. Add 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, and cheeses; stir to combine.
7. Add more reserved water, if needed, to thin sauce.
8. Stir in spaghetti and veggies, sprinkle with bread crumb mixture and prosciutto or ham, if using.
By RecipeOfHealth.com