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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the marinara sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Add the remaining macaroni mixture on top, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the dish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Step 10

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

Serving size	1530 grams (1530.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3323

Total Fat 132.30g	170%
Saturated Fat 63.30g	317%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 318mg	106%
Sodium 7716mg	335%
Total Carbohydrate 377.80g	137%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 38.20g
Protein 150.30g	301%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2628mg	202%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 215mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 45.8%