MASCARPONE AND CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Mascarpone and Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream (35% butterfat)
8 ounces mascarpone
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large pot. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add mascarpone and stir until melted and smooth. Add salt, pepper, hot sauce (if using) and cheddar; stir until melted and smooth.
  • Drain pasta, reserving some of the pasta cooking water. Add hot pasta to cheese sauce and stir until coated. If it seems too thick, add pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency achieved. Serve at once.

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