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Pesto Macaroni and Cheese
A fast and flavorful one-pot meal of macaroni and cheese with basil pesto and a parmesan tomato topping.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- skillet
- stove
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pour the pasta into a large skillet (about 12 inches in diameter). Pour 3 cups cold water into the pan; the water should cover the pasta.
2
Turn the stove burner to high and set a timer for ⏱️ 10 minutes. Cook on high, stirring frequently, until most of the water is absorbed, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add milk, and simmer for an additional ⏱️ 3 minutes, stirring constantly so the milk doesn't burn. Remove from the heat, add the salt, pesto, and 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted. Preheat the broiler.
cups grated cheddar (divided)2 1/2
3
Sprinkle the top of the pasta with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and place the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the tomatoes with parmesan cheese. Place under the broiler for a minute or two, until the parmesan cheese melts and turns golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
504 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
682 mg
protein Content
23 g
cholesterol Content
59 mg
carbohydrate Content
49 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
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