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Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese
This Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese combines the savory richness of mac and cheese with the vibrant flavor of tomato cream sauce. Butter and garlic form the base, then tomato paste and sauce are layered in to deepen the flavor. A mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese melts into a creamy blend, brightened with fresh basil and finished with starchy pasta water. It’s a bold, cheesy, deeply satisfying pasta you’ll crave again and again.
Pink Sauce Mac & Cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter with a dash of olive oil.
- Step 3
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook until it turns a deep red color, about 2–3 minutes.
- Step 5
Add tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 6
Pour in heavy cream, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
- Step 7
Add cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Step 8
Stir in chopped basil.
- Step 9
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix everything together and let it cook for 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Step 10
Top with more Parmesan and serve hot.
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