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Mac and Cheese

Mac & Cheese is a creamy macaroni with lotsss of cheese. This white sauce pasta with subtle flavours are perfect for kids. It can be prepared within 15 minutes. Perfect for kids party.
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Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Mac - 1/3 cup
  • Heavy cream - 1 cup + 1/2 cup
  • Cream cheese - 1 tablespoon + 1/2 tbsp I used philphedia onion and chives
  • Cheese - 1/4 cup
  • Garlic - 1 peeled and finely chopped
  • Italian seasoning - as needed
  • Salt - as needed
  • butter - 1 tsp
  • Crushed Pepper - as needed

Instructions

  • In a Saucepan, on medium heat add water and salt, and let the water come to a boil; add the macroni stir and close the lid. Cook macroni as per the instruction given on the package and drain the water. Add little oil/butter and mix well
  • In a pan on medium heat add butter and when it is hot, add the minced garlic, and saute for a minute. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, salt; mix well
  • Cook till sauce starts boiling. Add Italian seasoning, crushed peppers and mix well. Add cheese and cook till the cheese melts
  • In a bowl add cooked pasta and sauce; mix well. Rich and Creamy Mac and cheese is ready
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Notes

1. Evaporated milk can be used instead of heavy cream
2. Veggies like peas, carrots, zucchini etc. can be added
3. Basil (fresh/dried), pepper powder, crushed red pepper can used instead of Italian seasoning mix
4. Mac and Cheese thickens over time. Little milk/heavy cream can be added if eaten over certain time
5. Adjust the sauce according the consistency you prefer
6. Pepper powder can be used instead of crushed pepper
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