PINK MAC AND CHEESE
Our Pink Mac and Cheese Sauce is a fun and flavorful twist on the classic. Crafted with a blend of creamy cheese and a hint of tomato, it adds a playful, colorful, and delicious spin to your mac and cheese. Enjoy a tasty and vibrant dining experience with every bite!
THE PASTA
My favorite pasta to use for this recipe is elbow macaroni. But you can also use any type of pasta you prefer. I would recommend ziti, penne or rigatoni .Begin by cooking the pasta to the perfect al dente texture, following the package instructions, and don’t forget to add a pinch of salt to the boiling water. As the pasta simmers, save around half a cup of the cooking water, and once the pasta reaches its ideal doneness, simply drain it. This way, you can efficiently multitask, starting the sauce while the pasta cooks, ensuring everything is ready in harmony
THE PINK SAUCE
Our Pink Mac and Cheese Sauce is like a playful twist on your classic mac and cheese. It’s a creamy blend of cheese with a hint of tomato, giving it that fun pink color. Imagine a smooth, cheese-hugging sauce with a touch of sweet tomato goodness. Each bite is like a flavor adventure, where the cozy familiarity of mac and cheese meets the exciting, pink world of our sauce. It’s like your favorite comfort food with a colorful surprise. So dive in and enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors in every spoonful!
Ingredients you need for the sauce:
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Parmesan cheese
- Gouda cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
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PINK MAC AND CHEESE
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup gouda cheese
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp of butter with a touch of olive oil.
- Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves until they become fragrant.
- Stir in 3 tbsp of tomato paste, cooking until it deepens to a rich red hue, then add 1 cup of your preferred tomato sauce.
- When it starts simmering, introduce 3/4 cup of heavy cream. Stir and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, onion/garlic powder.
- Toss in 1/2 cup of gouda , 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup parmesan.
- Combine this cheesy goodness with your cooked pasta, and add a bit of pasta water.
- Let it melt for a few minutes, then finish with more parmesan cheese. Enjoy while warm!