Creamy Pesto Mac Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 cups heavy cream
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup mozzarella cheese
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
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2 tablespoons pesto sauce
→ Pasta
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8 oz macaroni, cooked al dente
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Freshly chopped parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and 1 teaspoon of salt, cooking for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Pour in the heavy cream, stirring frequently, and let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of flour with 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken further.
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Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan, mozzarella, and garlic powder. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated. If desired, add a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for extra flavor.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the creamy sauce.
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the pesto sauce until evenly mixed.
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Garnish with more parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan, and serve immediately.