Caprese Mac & Cheese

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Caprese Mac & Cheese

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For the roasted tomatoes:

  • 2 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • generous pinch each salt and pepper

For the mac & cheese

  • 8 ounces uncooked whole grain macaroni I used gluten-free, use whatever works for you
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or whatever milk you'd like
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or more almond milk
  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • Roasted Tomatoes chopped
  • 2-3 basil leaves finely chopped

For the balsamic glaze:

  • ½ cup good quality balsamic vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and place tomato slices down in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until edges lightly brown, about 15 minutes. Chop and set aside.
  2. Get the balsamic glaze started by pouring balsamic vinegar in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer until reduced and thickened stirring occasionally, about 30-40 minutes (depending on how thick and syrupy you prefer).
  3. Meanwhile, begin cooking macaroni according to package instructions. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium low heat. Add garlic and toss until fragrant. Add cream cheese, milk and wine and whisk until combined, Stir in mozzarella and chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni, then add fresh basil. Stir and serve drizzled with balsamic glaze. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
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