Barilla® Whole Grain Elbows "Italian Mac & Cheese"
Barilla® Whole Grain Elbows "Italian Mac & Cheese"
35 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Whole Grain
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla® Whole Grain Elbows pasta
Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

Ingredients
Serves 8
1 | Box Barilla® Whole Grain Elbows |
1 | Cup raw carrots diced for carrot puree |
2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 | Clove garlic, chopped |
2 | Cups heavy cream |
1 | Cup Asiago cheese, diced |
1 | Cup Fontina cheese, diced |
½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shredded |
To taste | Salt and black 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 and a small pot of water to a boil.
Step 2
Pre-heat Oven to 400° F.
Step 3
*To make carrot puree: Boil carrots in the small pot; when tender drain and rinse.
Step 4
Puree the carrots in a food processer or blender until smooth adding water as needed to make a thick sauce.
Step 5
Meanwhile in a large skillet sauté garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow in color.
Step 6
Add cream to skillet; slowly bring to a simmer and add carrot puree.
Step 7
Whisk in Asiago and Fontina cheeses, simmer.
Step 8
Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 9
Drain, and toss with sauce.
Step 10
Pour mix into a 2-quart casserole dish, top with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and bake 10 minutes in the oven.

Whole Grain Elbows
Barilla® Whole Grain Elbow pasta is made with one simple ingredient, whole grain durum wheat flour, and provides the same great taste, “al dente” texture, and quality you have come to expect from Barilla. Our Whole Grain Elbows are a delicious, excellent source of natural fiber and delivers 56g of whole grain in each serving.
Barilla Whole Grain pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 6–7 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Whole Grain Pasta