Caprese Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Caprese Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 ounces uncooked penne; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup); 1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup); 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves; Cooking spray; 3 tablespoons panko; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Small basil leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 ounces uncooked penne
2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons panko
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Small basil leaves (optional)

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Combine tomatoes and 2 teaspoons oil on a jellyroll pan. Broil 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
3
Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions, omit-ting salt and fat. Drain. Return pasta to pan.
4
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add -remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in flour. Add milk, salt, and black pepper, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in cheeses. Add cheese mixture to pasta; toss. Stir in tomato mixture and torn basil. Spoon pasta mixture into 4 (6-ounce) gratin dishes coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle panko and red pepper over pasta mixture. Broil 2 minutes or until panko is browned. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved, 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 6 ounces uncooked penne, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Caprese Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caprese Mac And Cheese

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