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Truffle Mac & Cheese (Bowtie Pasta)
Instructions
1
Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
4
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and drizzle with truffle oil.
5
Reduce heat to low and stir in Gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses.
6
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and stir until creamy and smooth.
7
Serve immediately with an optional drizzle of extra truffle oil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Temper Your Cheeses 🧀Remove cheeses from the fridge 15 minutes before use and shred them fresh—room temperature cheese melts smoothly without clumping, creating a silky sauce instead of grainy texture.
- Master the Emulsion Window ⏱️Add cheese off heat in small handfuls while stirring constantly, then finish with pasta water (2-3 tablespoons) to achieve the perfect creamy consistency that clings to pasta without breaking.
- Bloom Your Garlic in Butter 🧈Toast minced garlic in melted butter for 30-45 seconds over medium heat until fragrant—this mellows harsh garlic flavors and creates an aromatic foundation that complements truffle oil's earthiness.
- Time Your Truffle Oil Addition ⏰Add truffle oil in the final 30 seconds after removing from heat; cooking it destroys its delicate aromatic compounds, so a finishing drizzle with a final stir preserves maximum truffle flavor and aroma.
- Reserve Starchy Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save at least ½ cup of pasta water before draining—its starch acts as a natural emulsifier that helps the cheese sauce coat the bowtie pasta evenly while thinning it to the perfect consistency.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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