Pesto Mac Recipe
Rich white cheddar mac & cheese gets a vibrant twist with our signature pesto, bursting with fresh basil and garlic flavor.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Pesto
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until smooth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- 4
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Pesto Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Pasta with Sauce and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce. Stir in the prepared pesto until well combined.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh basil if desired.