Lickety-Split Alfredo-Style Mac ‘n Cheese

  • 8
  • 25 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (12 oz)
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut or shredded carrots (from 10-oz bag)
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
  • 2 containers (10 oz each) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 3/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (6 oz)
  • 3/4 cup panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 4 quarts water to boiling. Add macaroni; cook 4 minutes. Stir in carrots; cook 2 minutes longer or until tender. Drain. Return macaroni and carrots to Dutch oven. Stir in broccoli, Alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spoon into baking dish.

In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese and the butter; sprinkle evenly over casserole.

Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is golden.