Best Caprese Mac Cheese Recipes

CAPRESE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Caprese Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, paprika, ground black pepper, kosher salt, baby spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, small tomatoes, fresh basil

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups whole milk
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, optional
3 small tomatoes, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.
In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over low heat until foamy. Add the flour and stir until completely smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
While stirring, gradually add the milk and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with the paprika, pepper, and salt.
Fold in the spinach and stir until wilted. Add 1½ cups (150 g) of shredded mozzarella and stir until completely melted.
Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella evenly over the pasta, then top with the fresh mozzarella if using. Arrange the tomato slices on top.
Bake until browned and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Top with basil before serving.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1055 calories, Carbohydrate 112 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 53 grams, Sugar 16 grams

EASY CAPRESE MAC AND CHEESE

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Busy day? Take it easy with this Easy Caprese Mac and Cheese. Jazz up your mac and cheese with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in this Caprese-inspired macaroni and cheese.

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Horizon® Organic

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) boxes Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
¼ cup shredded fresh basil

Steps:

Prepare the Horizon mac and cheese according to the package directions.
Stir in the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CAPRESE MAC & CHEESE

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Make and share this Caprese Mac & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hannah Petertil

Categories Macaroni And Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ripe plum tomato, chopped
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into 1/2 inch chunks
2 (7 1/4 ounce) boxes of your favorite mac and cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, red pepper and black pepper; add tomatoes and mozzarella and toss until well coated; let mixture marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
Cook pasta per package directions; drain; place in a large bowl and add the tomato mixture; toss until well combined, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
Serve warm.