Pimiento Mac n Cheese Recipe

Name: Pimiento Mac n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound cavatappi pasta (hollow, fat corkscrew-shaped pasta) or pasta elbows; 1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, plus additional for garnish; 2 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 3 cups grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese; 2 (4-ounce) jars pimientos, drained; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf or curly parsley

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound cavatappi pasta (hollow, fat corkscrew-shaped pasta) or pasta elbows
1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sweet paprika, plus additional for garnish
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 cups grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese
2 (4-ounce) jars pimientos, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf or curly parsley

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
2
Salt the water and cook the pasta to just shy of al dente.
3
Heat a large pot over medium heat with the EVOO and butter.
4
When the butter melts, add the onions, garlic, and salt and pepper and cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the flour and cook for another minute.
6
Stir in the paprika.
7
Whisk in the milk and hot sauce and bring up to a bubble, then cook to thicken for a minute or two.
8
Turn off the heat and stir in half of the cheese in a figure-eight motion until melted.
9
Add the pimentos.
10
Preheat the broiler.
11
When the pasta is nearly al dente, drain it well and add it to the pot with the cheese sauce.
12
Toss to combine.
13
Then pour the pasta into a baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and brown it under the broiler, 2 to 3 minutes.
14
Garnish with the chopped parsley and a generous sprinkle of sweet paprika.
15
Serve with a mixed green salad dressed with oil and vinegar.

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound cavatappi pasta (hollow, fat corkscrew-shaped pasta) or pasta elbows, 1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Pimiento Mac n 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.

Pimiento Mac n Cheese

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