Caprese Mac and Cheese

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Total Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Rating

(2)

Ingredients

4 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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Step 1

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well and set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Serve immediately, topped with tomatoes and basil, if desired.

Chef’s notes

You can use different types of pasta if elbow macaroni is not available.

Adjust the amount of basil and tomatoes to taste.

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