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| Spicy Baked Macaroni Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Awards Party Overall User Rating:  |
wonderful, wonderful
12/17/2006 at 12:15pm
User: audrey from new york, NY User Rating:
Easy to make, delicious to eat and better the next day.
Eh
12/01/2007 at 04:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to prepare, but the taste was extremely disappointing. Not very cheesy, a little dry, and the flavor was a little weird. I would recommend against using frozen spinach.
Spicy Baked Macaroni
11/27/2006 at 11:38am
User: April from Apopka, FL User Rating:
It was really good and not that spicy.
My 2 year old daughter loves this
11/19/2007 at 04:34pm
User: Elizabeth from Skokie, IL User Rating:
My two year old daughter loves this recipe, and has been eating it since she started on table food. Don't be put off by the "spicy" in the title if you're making it for kids. You can leave out the red pepper flakes -- but even if you include them, it's not hot.
Darn good
11/03/2006 at 09:36am
User: Jim from West Moriches, NY User Rating:
Found it just a little too dry
If it's considered "too dry" try this...
10/31/2006 at 06:45pm
User: Natalie from Walnut, CA User Rating:
...Try using whole tomatoes in a 28 oz. can as opposed to the diced tomatoes the recipe calls for. Just use a wooden spoon to break them apart or use your hands. Here is a good tip: Use the tomato juice in its entirety that is in the can and pour all over the macaroni. It almost serves as a sauce itself combined with all the cheeses and of course the nutmeg- a wonderful finishing touch. This should make the pasta more moist OR use some of the pasta water AND the tomato sauce. Overall it's a great recipe that I use often for family dinners sans the mushrooms (I'm allergic.)
Just OK
10/27/2006 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I made this twice and we were just as disappointed the second time as the first. This recipe is big enough for company but I wouldn't recommend it if you want to get an honest complement.
Big hit at potluck
10/01/2006 at 05:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy enough to take to a potluck & held up well in travel. Would really make it again!
Spicy cheesy goodness
09/27/2006 at 06:57pm
User: Bobette from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
Yum! Cheesy and flavorful with a crunchy top.
Awesome but a little dry
09/25/2006 at 10:52am
User: Kylie from Manassas, VA User Rating:
As per the train of reviews,(I should have read them first) it was a little dry. I added some water and more cheese the day after and it was perfect. THe nutmeg was a really nice twist in the flavor. We took the leftovers on a vineyard picnic the next day and one of my guests had FOUR helpings! I used portabella and crimini mushrooms which gave it a really nice flavor.
guess i'm in the minority
09/23/2006 at 10:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought because of the high star rating this would be excellent. It was pretty bland. I had to add extra spices and cheese on top so that we would eat it.
Nice change to Mac&Cheese
09/19/2006 at 08:16am
User: Natasha from Winchester, VA User Rating:
My husband loved this dish, saying that is was one of his favorite. I on the other hand thought it was a little dry. The next time I make it, I think I will add another can of diced tomatoes like another reveiwer recommended. I also used diced tomatoes with garlic and basil just to add a little something extra to this dish.
One of my favorite dinners!
09/17/2007 at 06:03pm
User: cassie from portsmouth, VA User Rating:
My boyfriend asks me to make this all the time. Everyone in my family loves it. I follow the recipe exactly as it is, but I like to use cellentani pasta instead of elbow macaroni. Even if you think you don't like nutmeg, use it anyways. I don't like nutmeg in most things, but it fits so perfectly into the flavors of this dish.
Good, but needed cheese.
09/16/2006 at 06:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everything was great, but it was a little dry. I didn't add extra tomatoes like other said because I figured the mushrooms would add liquid. When I used the leftovers, I added more cheese, mozzarella and provolone (it's what I had) and it helped!
it is ok
09/15/2006 at 08:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this one is a little time-consuming in my opinion. definitely not a 30 minute meal. needs a little more spice. more pepper, more salt and less macaroni
Delectable Italian Cuisine
09/15/2006 at 02:33am
User: Megan from Huntsville, TX User Rating:
I absolutely love each and every ingredient in this dish and even more so the end result of them combined! I do have to admit that I am an herb lover and am curious what a few sprinkes of various herbs might do for this dish....??? mmmmmm maybe even a white sauce....love the cheezy flavor!!
good and easy
09/14/2006 at 02:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
can probably add extra things
Hmmm....
09/13/2006 at 11:55pm
User: STEPHANIE from Big Bear, CA User Rating:
Well, I listened to oter reviewers, and tried to compensate for dryness by adding tomato sauce into the mixture. It seemed OK prior to cooking, but I found that it baked up dry...not chessy and gooey as I desired. The breadcrumb topping layer seemed to be the dryest (even with dots of butter). Maybe I'll mix the breadcrumbs with EVOO first (before adding this final layer on top), so that it stays moist and bakes up crusty and golden instead of a dry top layer?? Everything else about it was good. Nice bite from red pepper, and I added marinated artichoke hearts as a twist. Have to try this again, I think.
Very tasty!
09/11/2006 at 09:51am
User: Michelle from Houston, TX User Rating:
I made this for a family dinner and everyone loved it! Talk about packing a lot of ingredients into one macaroni and cheese dish, but all of the flavors go together wonderfully!
make twice for small families!
09/09/2006 at 04:20pm
User: Pam from Bedford Heights, OH User Rating:
This recipe is SO yummy but too big for my household. I make all of the the vegetables from the master recipe, and freeze half. Then half the macaroni (use 1/2 pound) the bread crumbs, the cheese, etc. I actually use more cheese in the half recipe and it's fabulous. The veggie mixture freezes really well for a quick repeat of this great recipe.
outstanding by itself
08/01/2006 at 03:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A rich side dish or fantastic meal all by itself. I have made this twice and it is wonderfully easy - I have the recipe memorized so I can pick up ingredients at a moments notice. Terrific warmed up the next day.
Giada was right on with this one!!!
07/31/2007 at 07:16pm
User: Laura from West Islip, NY User Rating:
When you're looking for a great, hearty and tasty dish-this is it!! My family (who by the way doesn't really go for spicy dishes) ate their whole plate and all 3 of my kids age 1,3 and 5 loved it!!! Its also a great entertaining dish to wow the company!! Must try!!
Spicy Baked Macaroni
07/30/2006 at 04:33pm
User: Julie from Toledo, OH User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors layered beautifully, the cheese was gooey and the vegetables added a nice touch. This will be a regular for my dinners.
Good But Needs More Sauce
07/16/2006 at 01:00pm
User: Francine from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
I made this for my family and after I put it together it looked so dry that I added another 14 1/2 oz. can of diced tomatoes. The family loved it but I thought it still needed more tomato sauce. When I heated up the left overs I added some jared marania sauce and that did the trick. Next time I make this I will add 1 jar of marinara sauce instead of the diced tomatoes.
baked macaroni --- very easy&good
07/09/2007 at 06:18pm
User: Stacy from Irving, TX User Rating:
With two very picky kids, it's hard to fix food they like,and keep me and my husband out of the junk food "rat race". This side dish is very good and easy. It is also a delightful twist to add variety to your dinner routine.
Yummy!
07/06/2007 at 11:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe is pretty easy and very tasty
okay
06/23/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Salt and Pepper definitely needs to be in the recipe, and it was on the dry side. This was my second time to make it. I will try other variations though.
Baked Macaroni
06/18/2007 at 04:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This Macaroni is very good. It makes a lot. We had plenty for left-overs. Which you can put in the refrigerator and re-heat for later. Excellent Dish.
Really good
06/14/2007 at 10:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did this yesterday for a dinner party and it was a hit. Everyone liked it and the combination of ingredients is great. None of them is to overpowering, but you can taste them all. I have to say, I have done many of Giada's recipes and they always turn out wonderful. Thanks!
Less Cooking Time
06/08/2008 at 12:21pm
User: Renee from corpus christi, TX User Rating:
I am glad I read these reviews before trying this one. I did use Rotel Tomatoes to give some extra flavor and spice. It was plenty done at 20 minutes.
Delicious!
06/08/2006 at 01:16pm
User: Roslyn from Accokeek, MD User Rating:
This dish has become a favorite of mine. All of the flavors really combine to give a different twist on traditional macaroni and cheese.
Great recipe
06/07/2006 at 07:25pm
User: Rachel from Tampa, FL User Rating:
This recipe was very good but I had to add a little more salt. I flavored each layer- veggies, tomatoes, and pasta with a little salt and pepper to taste (but the recipe didn't say to do this) and it came out GREAT.
Absolutely wonderful
06/06/2007 at 01:36pm
User: kelly from MIDLAND CITY, AL User Rating:
Our family prepared the entire meal from the show where this recipe was featured and it was fantastic. We served Red and White wine to complete the experience and it truly was an incredible meal. We were celebrating a soldier returning from War and this was the perfect meal for such an occassion.
Perect Family Dish
06/01/2006 at 11:50am
User: Betty from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
Took a little time, but well worth the effort. Perfect addition to an Italian or American dinner
Very good
05/28/2006 at 12:05am
User: Becky from Schaumburg, IL User Rating:
This was an excellent tray - I actually added more cheese than the recipe asked for, and it turned out wonderful!!!
Yuck!!!!
05/23/2006 at 12:36pm
User: JOAN from san antonio, TX User Rating:
This dish was awful! It had no flavor and you'd think with all of these ingredients it would have had some. I added two cans of tomatoes and it still was dry and you might as well leave out the cheese because you can't taste it. Joan in San Antonio
Beautiful and Delicious!
05/22/2006 at 10:31pm
User: Jon from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I've made this recipe several times for my friends and they keep asking me to make it again. This dish is rather easy to make, has an elegant presentation, and tastes great. Despite the name, the dish is not "hot," just a little hint of spice. More pepper flakes will turn up the heat. If you don't like it spice, use a bit less pepper, but I wouldn't reccommend leaving it out altogether. The pepper adds a lot of flavor as well.
Blaah
05/22/2006 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipes didn't have much flavor at all. I was very disappointed. The recipe doesn't even call for salt. Maybe that is a typo. Couldn't really taste the cheese. No one in my family liked it.
Very good!
05/19/2006 at 02:56pm
User: Kittie from Pooler, GA User Rating:
I added an extra can of tomatos as well ~ I used the fire roasted kind. Great side dish.
disappointing
05/18/2006 at 07:05pm
User: Jennifer from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
I was disappointed - not a lot of flavor, if I make it again, I will use half the noodles and add some garlic salt or something to give it more flavor.
Don't Be Afraid to Add and Adjust!
05/17/2007 at 11:17am
User: Katie from Simsbury, CT User Rating:
I set out to make this recipe last night, and found myself adding additional vegetables and meat to the sauce as it simmered. In the end, I added andouille chicken sausage, pancetta, res peppers, capers and some kalamata olives, as well as more red pepper flaked. I simmered the sauce a little longer on low heat, and added some pasta water and pecorino cheese, and thought this made a DELICIOUS dish! My advice to people who have found the exact recipe dry or bland is to not be afraid to make the sauce your own, and add more veggies and flavors. My boyfriend loves all things spicy, and the little extra heat made this dish a huge success :-)
Yummy twist on mac and cheese!
05/08/2006 at 06:25pm
User: susan from Huntsville, AL User Rating:
This recipe was a real hit with my husband and my teenage son who is very picky about what he eats. It's a great way to sneak in some veggies too.
baked mac
05/04/2006 at 05:38pm
User: liza from sunnyvale, CA User Rating:
super simple and full of flavor. everyone loved it including me. thanks agian to giada
pretty darn good
05/03/2007 at 05:40pm
User: N from Prior Lake, MN User Rating:
very tasty and served a crowd with leftovers. I personally found it a bit dry especially the next day. Extra tomatoes and/or sauce will cure that next time. very good.
Good Friday
05/03/2006 at 03:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is a wonderful recipe, I made it on Good Friday with a fish bar-b-que I had many compliments, even from my husband that believes the only pasta dish is Macaroni and cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lynne, living on the island of Curaca
Outstanding
05/03/2006 at 11:56am
User: Kim from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
My family loved it! Nothing like we have had before.
awesome
05/02/2006 at 03:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
soooooooooooo good and light!
Good
05/01/2006 at 05:56pm
User: Gia from Auburn, CA User Rating:
Easy to make and easy to make substituions to accomodate what's in your refridgerator. Great flavor
very good
04/30/2008 at 08:12pm
User: greg from Amherst, NH User Rating:
excellent
Huge hit
04/30/2006 at 11:30am
User: Chad from Brodhead, WI User Rating:
I even cheated by using Kraft macaroni and chese as a starter. Then I reduced, only slightly, the amount of cheese I added from there. Even people that don't care for tomatoes or spinach loved it. I added turkey sausage cut in 1" chunks. It seemed to be a comfort food that fit everyone's tastes.
Awesome!
04/25/2007 at 05:50pm
User: LEA from BALTIMORE, MD User Rating:
I've made several of Giada's recipes and have loved them all, however this one is by far my 11-year old's absolute favorite! It's not too spicy but spicy enough to give it alittle kick, and it's a great way to get kids to eat their veggies!
Too much pasta
04/24/2006 at 11:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The spices, tomatoes and spinach were good but there was too much pasta. The recipe would be much better with a quarter of the pasta.
spicy baked macaroni
04/22/2008 at 08:09pm
User: Joanne from Woodhaven, MI User Rating:
So quick easy and fantasic! I make this as a side with any meat. However, it's the PERFECT complement to tukey
Very Good
04/19/2006 at 12:27pm
User: TERESA from Texarkana, TX User Rating:
I have made this twice. The first time exactly as written until the end when it seemed much to dry so I added another can of tomatoes. The second time I did the same and added hot Italian Sausage to make it more of a meal. Loved it both ways. Thanks so much for a great recipe.
Easier and Delicious
04/16/2006 at 11:35pm
User: Anne from Palm Beach Gardens, FL User Rating:
I thought this dish would be time consuming, but it was not and oh so delicious! A great hit at the Sunday Family Pot Luck Dinner.
Oh My Goodness!!
04/16/2006 at 07:26pm
User: KEENIA from oakland, CA User Rating:
This recipe is wonderful! I also added an extra can of tomatoes. It was not dry at all. My family loved this recipe even more than Mac n cheese(We aren't real BIG mac n cheese eaters). Gialda, you never disappoint me. Thanks for the great recipe. P.S. The hint of nutmeg was absoultley fantastic!
Fantastic.
04/16/2006 at 07:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone loved it and it was just as good the next day
now that is a good mix with macaroni
04/15/2006 at 04:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
will make this again what a treat
WOW!!
04/15/2006 at 11:22am
User: Karen from Dallas, TX User Rating:
This was excellent. Took it to a family gathering and they couldn't get enough of it. Even the kids loved it...and my kids aren't adventurous eaters. Excellent recipe.
Good!
04/14/2006 at 02:00pm
User: Laura from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
This was very good, and it was a nice change from standard macaroni. Giada is a goddess!
Mac and Cheese without milk
04/13/2006 at 10:05am
User: Lyn from Seneca Falls, NY User Rating:
This recipe comes out of the oven steamy rich with melted cheese and mouthwatering vegetables. Easy to make, you can vary the veggies with what you have on hand. I used fresh tomatoes, squeezed free of seeds.
A nice spin on a classic
04/12/2007 at 04:40pm
User: Mary from Whitewater, WI User Rating:
I think part of being a good cook is adding things into a base recipe so that your personal tastes will appreciate it more. My family loves tomatoes and their flavor so along with the diced tomatoes I added almost a whole 14oz can of regular tomato sauce to my mixture and the noodles were coated and had excellent flavor. Also before I baked it I sprinkled some water over the noodles to keep them moisturized while baking. It's a keeper!
Dee-lish!
04/02/2008 at 10:59pm
User: Sandie from Medina, OH User Rating:
Other reviews said this dish was too dry, so I added some pasta water to it as a precaution. This recipe is great! My teen son devoured it!
A tastebuds delight!
03/31/2006 at 03:53pm
User: Brittany from Hudson, NY User Rating:
I too added an extra can of tomatoes, and the dish was hardly dry. The rustic taste of the nutmeg with the mushrooms was such a treat. I had my mother and stepfather over, who are "spicy" fanatics, and the touch of Pepper flakes was perfect for them, yet not to hot for the others. Was perfect when reheated for leftovers. Another superb dish by Giada!
This is a good base recipe
03/30/2008 at 10:37pm
User: Lara from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
I had to give it a 3 because I think that if it's made as written, it would be incredibly dry. The alterations I made bumped it up a bit. I added a cup of skim milk to the vegetable mixture and let it come to a good bubble to incorporate all of the flavors. I also threw in about 1/2 cup of ricotta because I had it on hand. Reduced the amount of pasta too, to get the ratio right. I think that this is one of those recipes that you need to play with and everyone can mold it to suite their tastes. I applaud Giada for making me think about adding veggies to what is essentially a baked mac and cheese dish.
Really liked it!
03/29/2007 at 11:13pm
User: leslie from fountain hills, AZ User Rating:
I exchanged spinach for fresh asparagus that I chopped. My 19 month old ate two bowls!!! Wasn't even spicy-- you could spice it t taste!
This dish was so good!
03/27/2006 at 12:32am
User: ANDREA from Arbuckle, CA User Rating:
My family just loved this dish! and I want to get the cook book so I can cook more Italian meals
Sophisticated!
03/21/2008 at 01:07pm
User: Sue from Clive, IA User Rating:
I love this recipe. It's not at all a traditional mac and cheese--so don't expect that. It's very sophisticated, much lighter than traditional, but still rustic and hearty at the same time. I used the dried gourmet mushroom blend from Costco (rehydrated)--and forget 1/4t. red pepper flakes if you want spicy...I did 1/8c (2T) red pepper flakes...now that's spicy (don't do that if you don't have a high tolerance for spice!). This is a keeper! Just like that.
Fantastic meatless meal
03/21/2007 at 12:13am
User: Michelle from Mission Viejo, CA User Rating:
I made this for my family that was observing no meat during lent. Everyone was happy, even the children. Just don't call it Mac n Cheese, because the kids get the wrong idea.
A Great Dish!
03/21/2006 at 06:28pm
User: JENNIFER from New Orleans, LA User Rating:
I followed the reviewer's suggestions, and added Italian sausage to make this a main dish. It was great, but I think I will add another can of tomatoes next time. I also did not put the bread crumbs in the bottom of the pan, but just on top. Next time, I will cut the bread crumbs in half. All in all this recipe is a keeper!
yum!
03/20/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These flavors are amazing!!
Pretty Good
03/20/2006 at 11:25am
User: KAREN from chicago, IL User Rating:
It was pretty good & easy, but not enough tomatos!!
Delicious
03/19/2006 at 04:48pm
User: LISA from Washington Twp., NJ User Rating:
I felt like such a chef when I made this recipe! Took me a little longer than I expected, but the results were delicious and plenty of leftovers for later in the week eating.
A nice twist to an old favorite.
03/18/2006 at 02:58pm
User: Sandy from Shreveport, LA User Rating:
This dish is wonderful. It is easy to prepare and tastes great. We just love the crispy texture the breadcrumbs and cheeses gave to the dish. The dish is just gorgeous when served. This is definitely a keeper.
love love love it!
03/16/2006 at 08:30pm
User: emily from Houston, TX User Rating:
My husband and I loved it and we are still working on finishing it. I will serve it again to my vegetarian friends and add sausage for the in-laws. And to the second reviewer who claims she and her husband did not like seeing Giada in a low-cut shirt, I'm sorry to let you know I really doubt your husband dislikes seeing Giada's great figure - get with it.
very good!
03/16/2006 at 01:48pm
User: Mandy from Irmo, SC User Rating:
This is a perfect side dish (or vegitarian meal) because of all the veggies. And it has great flavor. It makes a huge dish, so my husband and I ate it all week. It was good to the last bite!
Delete the bread crumbs
03/15/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I also found it a little dry. Second time I made it I didn't use the bread crumbs, but added more cheese on top and doubled the amount of tomatoes. We loved it.
Very Good
03/15/2006 at 05:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this dish was very good. My husband and I both enjoyed it very much. I used shredded cheese instead of the blocks like other reviewers recommended. It tasted great! I will make this again!
YUMMMM!!!
03/14/2006 at 06:43pm
User: Alysa from Twin Falls, ID User Rating:
This is an excellent dish. As suggested I used Italian sausage in the recipe to make it more of a main dish. My family loved it! Husband had 3 helpings and the kids (although the dish was a bit spicy) loved it too. I will definately be preparing this for my family in the future.
YUM
03/13/2007 at 10:16am
User: Christina from San Diego, CA User Rating:
I love this recipe! It is a good party dish! I usually add an extra can of tomatoes just to make it a little moist, but it isn't necessary. Everyone that has tried it has loved it!
WONDERFUL
03/13/2006 at 09:06pm
User: Kristine from Ville Platte, LA User Rating:
Of course, being from Louisiana, I can't follow a recipe exactly. We have to add a little this and that and change it up a bit. I used fresh spinach and cooked it down. (HATE FROZEN)Used a splash of white wine, extra garlic and at the end a little cream with a extra dash of red pepper. TURNED OUT WONDERFUL. KIDS ALMOST FINISHED OFF ENTIRE DISH. THANKS GIADA!!!
Yum!
03/12/2007 at 04:11pm
User: TRACY from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
As always, a delicious recipe from Giada! We love all of her vegetarian recipes in my house! Always full of flavor and this was no exception. Easy to prepare.
Different Twist on Mac & Cheese
03/10/2006 at 12:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this the same day that the show aired. I really liked the addition of vegetables. The mozzarrella cheese because it was in cubes didn't melt evenly. If I were to make this again, I would shred the mozzarrella cheese instead of adding it in cubes.
Carly
03/09/2006 at 12:54pm
User: Carly from Kalamazoo, MI User Rating:
Great!
lm
03/08/2007 at 06:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so good my daughter had seconds!
Hearty and filling
03/08/2006 at 07:36am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really liked the quick simple steps to this dish, and the smell while cooking was fantastic. Very tasty, although, my husband and I thought it was sort of dry and could use more tomatoe or perhaps chicken stock. Overall pretty good and great as a leftover. Probably wouldn't serve for a dinner party though. I love Giadda'show, style, and recipes.
Macaroni
03/07/2006 at 10:52pm
User: Suzanne from Laguna Niguel, CA User Rating:
I added the Italian sausage a reviewer suggested to make it a main meal. It was delicious! Very hearty.
another minority
03/06/2007 at 04:38pm
User: Kim from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
sorry thought this was bland....definetly needs something...
Excellent
03/06/2006 at 10:27pm
User: Gina from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
This recipe was definitely a winner. Next time I will add Italian sausage to make this a main course. A definite staple!!
delicious and flavorful
03/06/2006 at 10:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe for an Oscar party and we delightfully suprised. It is packed with flavor! Just yummy!!
It was o.k.
03/05/2007 at 10:59am
User: Mia from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
Not like the traditional mac and cheese, I think the title is misleading. More like a sauceless pasta. Better the next day, but I added twice the tomatoes and cut recipe in half, still made a lot. I added tomato sauce on leftovers and it was better. Probably could use some garlic too. I wouldn't make it again.
Macaroni and Cheese only better
03/05/2006 at 08:15pm
User: Michele from Palm Harbor, FL User Rating:
This was the first time I made baked macaroni and cheese. Everyone loved this dish last night. Very easy to make. Most trouble is grating the cheese. Delicious!
Delicious
03/04/2008 at 03:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone is saying this is dry. I believe it is supposed to be this texture. It isn't a "saucy" pasta. The flavors are great and you can feed a lot of people. Also very easy to make. A new family favorite!
It's about the FOOD
03/04/2006 at 01:43pm
User: JENNIFER from Harrisonburg, VA User Rating:
The recipe is delicious. Thanks for a update on an old fav!
too dry
03/03/2008 at 07:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe took longer than I expected to prepare and was on the dry side.
Great taste if yo
03/02/2008 at 10:07am
User: Katie from Aurora, CO User Rating:
This dish was wonderful, but just had to add a bit. We used a large can of tomatoes, added more red pepper to make spicier, and some fresh basil and oregano.
Too dull to make again
03/02/2007 at 11:01am
User: Tara from Basking Ridge, NJ User Rating:
Blah and bland are the only words I have to describe this dish. We were greatly disappointed with this mish-mosh of ingredients whose individual flavors all got lost in the mix. I even increased the amount of garlic and included some smooth-melting Fontina with little improvement. I would have much rather made a pasta sauce out of these ingredients by increasing the amount of tomatoes and garlic. We did not need the heaviness the cheese added because you could barely taste it. It was indeed dry as others noted, but I did not listen to them and increase the tomatoes! I probably should have. This recipes is not one for your recipe box and I would not serve this to company.
very good!
03/01/2008 at 07:34pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
Did it for a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it very much. easy to do and very pretty too.
A Real Winner!
03/01/2008 at 01:13pm
User: Maggie from Woodridge, IL User Rating:
So delicious. Didn't change a thing and it was perfect. It made a lot, so be prepared to feed a crowd or have leftovers for a few meals.
i really enjoyed
03/01/2008 at 12:46pm
User: D from dover, NH User Rating:
i read the reviews on this before i made it, it just came out of the oven and it was not bland or dry. i used 2 cans fire roasted diced toms, i also used less of the pasta and modified it by using more salt and pepper in the mix with the onions, spinach and mushrooms. then when i added the diced toms i used some of my homemade marinara with it. i used more cheese then the recipe called for and it was just the right amount. i didn't use the mozz cubes though i just used shredded mozz cheese and that was fine for the breadcrumb i used less mixed it with parm chz, salt, pepper and melted butter, mixed it all together. mine came out just like american chop suey but it was much better.
Fantastic
03/01/2007 at 09:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Spicy, but not too spicy. Cheeses blended well.
Spicy Good
02/29/2008 at 08:34am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipes last night for a side dish and my family really liked it. After reading other reviews I did however add a half of can of tomatoe juice with extra veggies.
Crunchy but blanc
02/28/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Smelled really good, but the flavor wasn't memorable. I don't understand why she puts cubed mozarella in pasta dishes. It melts unevenly.
Very different
02/27/2007 at 03:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious
One of our favorites
02/25/2008 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this recipe several times and after the first (when we thought it dry and not flavorful), I decided to add some things much like other reviewers have mentioned. To the sauce I add 1/3 cup marinara, then some sugar to cut the acidity, then a little garlic powder and 1/8 cup minced red bell pepper. I increase the Parmesan (do not care for Romano) and I add a bit of reserved pasta cooking water. And the leftovers are very good too!
Dry-not one of Giada's best
02/25/2008 at 02:33pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I always look forward to trying Giada's recipes--and 5 star most. This one was ok--dry as others noted and just lacks the interest we enjoy in most of her others.
Where is the flavor?
02/25/2008 at 10:02am
User: James from New York, NY User Rating:
Inexplicably bland. In addition, I do not know how this could be even remotely classified as "spicy". Dry, uninteresting.....and, a waste of expensive cheese.
Spicy Baked Macaroni
02/25/2008 at 07:21am
User: Beth from Glastonbury, CT User Rating:
Great flavor, I think it needs more diced tomatoes it was too dry. I like cheese so I would add more melting cheese with it.
Nice Change
02/24/2008 at 07:05pm
User: Arlene from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
This was actually very good. I added a 28 oz can of Fire Roast tomatoes to give it more liquid and that was fine. Would make it again for a crowd.
I tweaked the recipe
02/24/2008 at 06:56pm
User: susan from west haven, CT User Rating:
A few reviewers said it was dry, so I added a 1/2 ladle of pasta water to the mixture and baked it covered. I also melted the butter and mixed the breadcrumb s and cheese in it and put on top for the last 15 minutes or so uncovered of course. My family loved it.
So Good
02/24/2008 at 02:38pm
User: Jocelyn from Hayward, CA User Rating:
This was so different. I will take this to pot lucks
Delicious
02/23/2008 at 10:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Saw this on her show and couldn't resist giving it a try, though I didn't have exactly the same ingredients. Still, even improvising (i.e., provolone instead of mozzarella) it was still really delicious.
Awesome if you make a few modifications!
02/22/2008 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was hands down the best macaroni recipe I have made. To all of these people complaining that it lacks flavor or is too try- use common sense and make adjustments accordingly! I used a lot more cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes and nutmeg. Add a bit of water, kosher salt, white pepper, basil and fresh spinach instead of canned. Also, I mixed the sauteed vegetables with macaroni in the saute pan to retain and evenly distribute all of the oils and juices from the veg and olive oil. I added a layer of spices and cheeses to each layer of mix I spread in the baking pan. The outcome was an earthy, creamy, spicy, delightful dish...mmmm.
Wowsers.......this was good!
02/22/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Amy from Bellville, TX User Rating:
I read the reviews before I made it, and some of you said it was dry. I added about a cup of heavy cream and thought this was one of the best recipes I've ever tried from foodnetwork!
Spicy Baked Macaroni
02/21/2008 at 12:59am
User: Ellen from Half Moon Bay, CA User Rating:
Fantastic flavor and truly yummy! I personally left out the red pepper flakes and the recipe was amazing without them. The nutmeg is the secret ingredient that adds an unusual complexity although most people don't even realize what they're tasting. Nothing was left at the end of the meal, the baking dish was empty(The true test if everyone likes it). It seems to be a very versitile recipe as well, probably tastes great if you chopped up a couple of boneless chicken breasts in it as well to make it a full mealcasserole. Giada is a GENIUS!
Magnifico!
02/21/2007 at 09:38pm
User: Katie from Damascus, OR User Rating:
It was delicous, and I'm the picky 13 year old! I helped make and the cheese was melt in your mouth good! I ate some onions by themselves while dumping the food into the baking bowl. The tomato sauce was sucked into the onion. Anyways, delicios, try it, super, etc. Thanks, Giada! Arrivederchi! -Katie
ITALIAN heaven
02/21/2007 at 04:01pm
User: Jack from Denton, TX User Rating:
I tried this recipe on about 6 friends last night and they haven't stopped calling to say how great the dinner was. Thanks Giada
good but not alot of spice
02/20/2007 at 08:42pm
User: mike from apple valley, MN User Rating:
not a bad dish, need something to "kick it up" i will add some peperoni, very easy to make and my family liked it we will make it again with a little more spice.
good, complicated, a bit dry
02/19/2008 at 08:57pm
User: ROGER from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
Made it last night for the first time. It was good. Pros: tasty and full-flavored. Cons: a bit dry, a bit complicated. I plan to try it again, but with a couple changes that I'd recommend: less macaroni than in the recipe (half pound instead of full pound), more spinach (the bag we bought was 16oz, will try the full bag, rather just just 10oz), and I will add the full can of diced tomatoes (including the water/juice, to perhaps make it less dry). Great recipe, but I'll try tweaking it.
Spicy Macaroni & Cheese
02/18/2008 at 03:29pm
User: Susan from Port St Lucie, FL User Rating:
The best macaroni & cheese I have erver had. I used the bow tie pasta instead of elbows. I like them the best.
Spicy twist on mac and cheese
02/17/2008 at 05:04pm
User: Jenifer from Reading, PA User Rating:
I made this for my picky eater in-laws and parents one weekend and they kept eating the leftovers all weekend! It keeps well for about 3-4 days in the fridge, so if you want a dish to nibble on during the week then this is a great choice. We subbed some sharp vermont cheddar in place of the mozz to give it a little more kick. It surely can handle it.
Not as we had hoped
02/17/2008 at 04:05pm
User: Lynda from long beach, NY User Rating:
My Mom and I were watching the show and decided to give this a try. I'm a vegetarian so it seemed perfect...it wasn't. It was pretty bland, pretty dry and overall not great. It may have made a decent side dish, but definetly not a main course. Mom says "Awful! Dry, bland and not worth wasting expensive cheeses on."
Delicious!
02/17/2008 at 11:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish looks difficult but is VERY easy and fun to make! Giada is amazing!!
An Everyday Pasta winner!
02/04/2008 at 07:49pm
User: Kevin from Pleasant Hill, CA User Rating:
This recipe is one of my favorites from the Everyday Pasta book, I have always made the recipe "as-is" with no need to substitute ingredients or make any modifications. The red pepper flakes give it just a little heat, and the nutmeg gives it that "wow" factor and taste that makes guests wonder what the secret ingredient is. Even if you're not into spicy, this recipe really isn't that hot. I usually make this a day ahead of when I want to serve it and chill it overnight. Like Giada says in the book and like other reviewers have stated here, it always tastes better reheated or microwaved the next day.
Tasty change, Crowd pleaser
01/28/2007 at 01:20pm
User: Andrew from Jeffersonton, VA User Rating:
This recipe is a fantastic change up on something familiar. I brought this to a party and now all my friends request it.
Disappointing
01/25/2008 at 11:13pm
User: Kathy from sherman, TX User Rating:
Husband thought it was pretty good. I was disappointed in the flavor. Found in bland and dry. Won't be making this one again
Good Warm Winter Dinner
01/20/2007 at 08:46pm
User: Natalie from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
The family really liked this recipe. It was just the thing for a cold winter night and some tv. I did add a second can of tomatoes after I read other reviews and though there wasn't any sauce nobody tought it was bland. The melted cheeses and the vegetables were very good with the pasta.
Great spicy dish of pasta
01/09/2007 at 07:34pm
User: Jill from Pepperell, MA User Rating:
This was a wonderful dish. I used diced tomatoes with chiles mixed in ,and added extra pepper flakes. Next time I am going to try some eggplant in it, zucchini would be nice too.
a nice change
01/02/2007 at 12:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a nice change from the usual mac and cheese, next time we will use only button mushrooms though.