Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese
Quick Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 (8.5-oz) pouches ready elbow macaroni (such as Barilla)
- 1 (12-oz) pkg fully cooked Italian-style chicken meatballs (such as Aidells)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes. Add milk and marinara sauce; cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Top with ½ cup cheese. Cover and cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen cut green beans
- 2 Tbsp butter
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook green beans according to package directions. Stir in butter until melted. Season with salt to taste.
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