---
title: Macaroni in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/macaroni-in-a-creamy-tomato-sauce-5a1458297cc0c120da654d72
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 87
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 640
  protein: 28
  fat: 21
  saturated fat: 10
  carbohydrates: 87
  sugar: 13
  fiber: 2
  cholesterol: 50
  sodium: 920
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Pancetta/macaroni-in-a-creamy-tomato-sauce.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Bring a #large pot{} of @salt{} water to a boil. Mince or grate @garlic{4%clove}. Roughly chop @parsley{¼%ounce}. Once water is boiling, add @macaroni pasta{12%ounce} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.

Place @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Microwave on high until melted, ~{20%seconds}. (TIP: Alternatively, melt butter in a small pan.) Add @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup} and half the parsley to bowl and stir to combine. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Heat a drizzle of @vegetable oil{1%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat (use an ovenproof pan if you have one). Add @pancetta{4%ounce} and cook, tossing, until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate with a #slotted spoon{}, keeping as much oil in pan as possible.

Lower heat under pan to medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Add @flour{2%tbsp} and cook, stirring constantly, until it loses its raw smell, ~{1%minute}. Slowly pour in @milk{2%cup} (we sent more), whisking vigorously to incorporate. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, then add @Parmesan cheese{½%cup} and stir until melted.

Add @crushed tomatoes{1%box} and @spinach{5%ounce} to pan. Stir to wilt spinach (if leaves do not wilt, return pan to medium heat). Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. Stir in drained macaroni, pancetta, and remaining parsley. Season with @salt{} and @pepper{}. (TIP: If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer mixture to a #small baking dish{} at this point.)

Sprinkle crust mixture over top of pasta. Broil or bake until crust is golden, 2-3 minutes. Divide pasta between plates and serve.