Mac and Cheese Spaghetti

threeovens's Note:

The flavors of macaroni and cheese made lighter. Still tastes like comfort food!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ cups panko
• 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.

Reviews

[GingerlyJ]

a kid pleaser for sure