Spicy Baked Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb elbow macaroni
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes, i use the seasoned ones with basil and garlic
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (optional)
5 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained (1/2 10 oz package)
1 lb hot italian sausage, casing removed (optional)
1/2 cup cream
1 -1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, it will not be done. Drain pasta.
While pasta is cooking, heat 1 1/2 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage (if using, if not skip this step)until done, drain if needed, remove from skillet.
Add the other 1 1/2 T of olive oil to the skillet and sauté the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the onion are slightly browned. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce (if using, this is personal preference depending on how much sauce you like), spinach, red pepper and sausage (if using) and simmer for about 10 minutes on low. Add cream or milk and stir well. Add pasta and mix well. Add mozzarella cheese and mix again. Place the pasta mixture into a large baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, melted butter, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	672.95 Kcal (2818 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.23g	56%
Cholesterol	86.09mg	29%
Sodium	1009.65mg	42%
Potassium	547.65mg	12%
Total Carbs	52.7g	18%
Sugars	4.38g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.68g	15%
Protein	34.15g	68%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	573.4mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	244.19 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.15g	56%
Cholesterol	31.24mg	29%
Sodium	366.38mg	42%
Potassium	198.73mg	12%
Total Carbs	19.13g	18%
Sugars	1.59g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	15%
Protein	12.39g	68%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	18%
Calcium	208.1mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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