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This Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese is the ultimate creamy comfort dish. A savory tomato-cream sauce forms the base, enhanced with garlic, butter, and a rich trio of cheeses—cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with fresh basil, it's a warm, indulgent take on mac & cheese that brings together the best of red and white sauces.

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Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese

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Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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In a large pan, melt butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook until deep red, then pour in tomato sauce.
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Simmer briefly, then add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Add cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
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Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Simmer for a few more minutes to combine.
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Top with extra Parmesan and enjoy warm.
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17.31%

60.28 g

Carbs

86.04%

133.19 g

Fat

13.3%

46.31 g

Protein

69.66%

1393.19 kcal

Calories

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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