Pesto Mac And Cheese Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

12ozelbow macaroni

4tbspunsalted butter

¼cupall-purpose flour

2cupswhole milk,room temperature

2cupsHavarti,or mozzarella cheese, shredded

3tbsppesto,or store bought basil pesto

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for about 8 minutes just until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour to create a paste.

Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat to medium and continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

Stir in the shredded cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Fold in the pesto.

Add the pasta, stirring to combine, and cook just until the pasta is warmed through.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve and enjoy!