Mac And Cheese Spaghetti

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

586 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27g 54% DV
Total Fat 37.9g 49% DV
Carbs 34g 12% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1144.5mg 50% DV
Potassium 346.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 113.5mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 247mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 628.8mg 48% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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