Spicy Baked Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb elbow macaroni
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 oz) spinach, chopped, thawed and drained of excess liquid
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup romano cheese , plus 1/3 cup
2 tbsp butter, softened , plus
2 tbsp butter, softened
12 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed (about 2 cups)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite (about 8-10 minutes). Drain pasta.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is golden, about 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes. stir to combine ad cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, ad 1/4 cup Romano. Spread the softened butter in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and sprinkle half of the bread crumb mixture inside dish to coat.
In a large bowl, combine the veggie mixture with cooked macaroni, cubed mozzarella, and the remaining parmesan and Romano cheeses. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, top with the remaining bread crumb mixture, and dot the top with the remaining butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	452.58 Kcal (1895 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.69g	26%
Cholesterol	36.99mg	12%
Sodium	551.59mg	23%
Potassium	240.33mg	5%
Total Carbs	49.24g	16%
Sugars	3.24g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	26.79g	54%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	594.8mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	277.53 Kcal (1162 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.23g	26%
Cholesterol	22.68mg	12%
Sodium	338.24mg	23%
Potassium	147.38mg	5%
Total Carbs	30.2g	16%
Sugars	1.99g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	12%
Protein	16.43g	54%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	364.7mg	59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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