Savory 'n Light Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Name: Savory 'n Light Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock; 2 cups dried orecchiette (or similar maccaroni product); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon cracked red pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 dashes onion powder; ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (or Gran Padano); ½ cup shredded fresh asiago cheese; 1 cup shredded provolone cheese; ½ tablespoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups dried orecchiette (or similar maccaroni product)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon cracked red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 dashes onion powder
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (or Gran Padano)
½ cup shredded fresh asiago cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
½ tablespoon kosher salt

1
Bring Stock to a boil and Add 2 Tbsp Butter and Orecchiette.
2
Boil until tender but not soft.
3
Drain Stock and reserve one cup.
4
Return Pasta to pot and reduce heat to low.
5
Add herbs, remaining Butter, Oil, garlic and onion powder.
6
Stir until well mixed.
7
Slowly stir in cheese making sure to add a small amount of broth as needed to obtain a creamy consistency.
8
This is a slow proess and can take up to 20 minutes.
9
Stir in Salt and serve.

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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: 3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock, 2 cups dried orecchiette (or similar maccaroni product), 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Savory 'n Light Mac 'n Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Savory 'n Light Mac 'n Cheese

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