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!
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!