Pesto Mac and Cheese
This Pesto Mac and Cheese is an addictive pasta recipe that's easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, but special enough to serve to company.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 4 oz sharp white cheddar grated
- 4 oz Gruyere cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in salted water according to package directions. Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large deep skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Once melted, add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk and pesto. Continue to whisk for about 3-5 minutes or until thickened. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
- Turn the heat off and add a handful of cheese at a time, whisking it in until completely combined until adding another handful.
- Once the cheese is fully whisked into the sauce, pour the pasta into the sauce along with a splash of pasta water. Mix until everything is completely incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add another splash of pasta water.
- Plate up and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 877kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Calcium: 659mg | Iron: 2mg