Stovetop Cacio e pepe mac and cheese

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    522 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Stovetop Cacio e pepe mac and cheese

This creamy cacio e pepe inspired stovetop Mac and cheese is the easy, delicious family dinner recipe of your dreams.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g / 1lb macaroni or short pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup cream
  • cups cheese I used 1 cup Parmesan and ½cup Gruyere, grated
  • 1-2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the macaroni until al dente and reserve one cup of cooking water then drain. 
  3. To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan set over medium heat.
  4. Whisk in the flour and spices and cook for a minute before slowly whisking in the milk and cream.
  5. Allow to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce is silky smooth and thick.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season to taste. 
  7. Pour the cheese sauce into the strained pasta and stir in a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water.
  8. Serve topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese and plenty of cracked black pepper. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 982mg (41%) Potassium 179mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 982mg 41%
Potassium 179mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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