Caprese Mac and Cheese

Name: Caprese Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups milk; ½ cup heavy cream; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 roma tomatoes; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course

Caprese Mac and Cheese

Iris Warren

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Velvety macaroni and cheese, caprese style, with fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and basil leaves. It’s a winning combination!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
8 ounces fresh mozzarella shredded
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 roma tomatoes diced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade

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Instructions

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in mozzarella, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat; add cheese sauce to pasta and stir.
Serve immediately, topped with tomatoes and basil, if desired.