MACARONI WITH SHARP CHEDDAR AND BACON Macaroni with Sharp Cheddar and Bacon is like a cross between baked macaroni and cheese and baked pasta. The Newman's Own pasta sauce and the bacon add a smoky and spicy flavoring to traditional mac and cheese. To prepare this dish, just layer the pasta, cheese, bacon, and sauce like you would for lasagna. Bake for 70 minutes and serve warm. Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 jar Newman’s Own Fire Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce 12 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 8 ounces extra sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium casserole dish, layer the pasta, pasta sauce, bacon, and cheese. Repeat for 2 more layers. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bacon is cooked through. Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas is as fun to eat as it is to say. It's one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes because it combines the comforting taste of mac and cheese with tender ham and tasty peas. The ham adds some protein while the peas make the dish a little healthier. Nobody will mind that this recipe is (relatively) healthier than usual once they take a bite. Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound box dried elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk 1 cup sharp Cheddar, shredded ½ cup smoked Gouda, shredded ½ cup American cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 10 ounces cooked ham, diced ¼ cup dry vermouth 1 cup frozen peas ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray or butter a 13 × 9 inch baking dish. Put a covered stock pot of water on to boil over