Main Dishes
Stovetop Pesto Mac and Cheese
Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Nice and easy, nice and cheesy! This stovetop macaroni and cheese comes together in 20 minutes and is the best, most comforting meal to make on a weeknight! A few dollops of our Artisan Ingredients Basil Pesto really takes this mac and cheese to the next level!
- 1 lb. short pasta, such as elbow macaroni cooked to al dente
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups whole milk at room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 tablespoons Artisan Ingredients® Basil Pesto
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour to create a paste. Cook the flour and butter mixture until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the room temperature milk and increase the heat slightly. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Fold in the cheese until melted and add 4 tablespoons of the pesto.
- Lastly, add the pasta and remaining 2 tablespoons of pesto, stir to combine and season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Enjoy!
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