Easy Italian Mac
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Mac 'n' cheese takes a decidedly Italian twist with bow tie pasta and mascarpone cheese. This quick and easy dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes.

Servings:
4
Total Time:
30 mins
Ingredients
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8 oz.dried bow tie pastasee savings

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1fennel bulb, trimmed and choppedsee savings

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8 oz.fresh asparagus spearssee savings

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1 Tbsp.buttersee savings

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1 Tbsp.olive oilsee savings

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1 clovegarlic, mincedsee savings

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1/2 cupmascarpone cheesesee savings

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1/2 cupshredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz.)see savings

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1/4 cupfinely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (1 oz.)see savings

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1 cupfrozen peas, thawedsee savings

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Salt and ground black peppersee savings

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1 Tbsp.finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsleysee savings

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Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water; set aside. Chop fennel into 1-inch pieces. Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet cook and stir fennel and asparagus in hot butter and olive oil over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until nearly tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add pasta, mascarpone cheese, and reserved pasta water to skillet. Stir to combine. Stir in mozzarella, Romano cheese, and peas. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 449, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 28%, Calcium 23%, Iron 21%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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