Elbow Parmesani
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Elbow Parmesani, a cheesy, oven-baked pasta dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of black pepper, this dish is topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a golden, crunchy finish. Ready in just 45 minutes from prep to plate, Elbow Parmesani is the ideal weeknight dinner or potluck favorite, offering a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkling of fresh basil for an extra pop of flavor. Easy, crowd-pleasing, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe turns simple pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions, until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the marinara sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
Spread half of the macaroni mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan over the top.
Add the remaining macaroni mixture on top, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil (if using) and enjoy your Elbow Parmesani!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.3 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 7716 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.8 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 150.3 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2628 mg | 202% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
