Cheesy One Pan Mac And Cheese from Barilla®

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Easy and Creamy One Pan Mac And Cheese

Cheesy One Pan Mac And Cheese from Barilla®

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
	1 cup heavy cream
	1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese , shredded
	3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , grated
	2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
	Salt and black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

723

Sugar

Fat

66g

Mac and cheese is a classic American comfort food, and this recipe takes it to the next level by making it a one-pan dish that requires minimal cleanup. The cheese sauces are made with sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano, giving it a rich and savory flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!

Instructions

1.	Add the Barilla® elbow macaroni to a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover the macaroni by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt and stir.
2.	Turn on the heat to high and let the water come to a boil. Stir occasionally.
3.	Once the water is boiling, let the macaroni cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until it’s cooked according to your preference. Drain the pasta.
4.	While the macaroni is cooking, add the dry mustard and heavy cream to a large saucepan. Stir well to dissolve the mustard.
5.	Add the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6.	Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepan and stir until the pasta is well coated with the cheese sauce.
7.	Season the mac and cheese with salt and pepper, to taste.
8.	Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot!

PROS

This one-pan mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, perfect comfort food for any weeknight dinner.
It’s also very easy to make and requires minimal cleanup.

CONS

The dish is quite heavy and rich, so it’s not the healthiest option.
Additionally, you should watch your portions if you’re aiming to keep your calorie intake in check.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories, this dish contains a good amount of protein and calcium thanks to the cheese. Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, while protein is necessary for building and repairing tissues within the body.