Mac and Cheese Lasagna by Reemaislam

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) lasagna noodles, no-boil
• 450g (1 lb) macaroni pasta
• 4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Boil the macaroni in salted water for 7-8 minutes until al dente, then drain.
3. Prepare a cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking in flour for 1 minute, then gradually adding milk until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir 3 cups of cheddar cheese into the white sauce until melted and smooth.
5. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce.
6. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
7. Layer lasagna noodles, followed by a portion of the mac and cheese, more marinara, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
8. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella and parmesan on top.
9. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.