Marinara Mac & Cheese with Zucchini, Corn & Green Onions
Marinara Mac & Cheese with Zucchini, Corn & Green Onions
25 minutes total / Calories 459
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Better Together Series: A twist on a nostalgic family favorite, made with harvest veggies, creamy cheese and Barilla Marinara.
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 | Box Barilla® Elbows |
1 | Jar Barilla® Marinara sauce |
2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 | Medium zucchini, sliced half moons |
1 | Cup frozen corn |
1 | Cup heavy cream |
½ | Cup mozzarella, shredded |
¼ | Cup Gruyere, shredded |
¼ | Cup Cheddar, shredded |
½ | Cup green onions, chopped |
To taste | Salt and white pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile in a 12-inch skillet heat olive oil then sauté zucchini and corn for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 3
Add cream and marinara sauce; season with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Step 4
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta then combine with the sauce.
Step 5
Remove skillet from the heat and gently fold in the cheese.
Step 6
Garnish with green onions then serve.
Elbows
Elbows, Gomiti or Chifferi in Italian, is named for its twisted tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. Pasta Elbows originated from Northern and Central Italy, where they are traditionally used in soups.
Barilla® Elbow pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box