Veggie Mac & Cheese Buffet Recipe
Penne pasta tossed with sautéed mushrooms seasonal mushrooms in & our homemade cheese sauce. Served with garlic bread.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Mushrooms
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta and sautéed mushrooms to the cheese sauce. Stir gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Veggie Mac & Cheese warm, accompanied by garlic bread on the side.
