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Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese
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.
Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Step 2
In a large pan, melt butter with a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
- Step 3
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook until deep red, then pour in tomato sauce.
- Step 5
Simmer briefly, then add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 6
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Step 7
Add cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Step 8
Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Simmer for a few more minutes to combine.
- Step 9
Top with extra Parmesan and enjoy warm.
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