Truffle Mac & Cheese (Bowtie Pasta)

This Truffle Mac & Cheese made with bowtie pasta is decadently creamy and packed with layers of cheesy flavor. Butter and garlic form the aromatic base, while heavy cream and truffle oil elevate the richness. A blend of Gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar melts into a silky sauce that perfectly clings to every fold of the pasta. Finished with a splash of pasta water for texture and a final stir to emulsify, this is indulgence at its finest.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,113 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - bowtie pasta
3 tablespoon - unsalted butter
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
1 tablespoon - truffle oil
½ cup - Gouda cheese
¼ cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - cheddar cheese
¼ cup - reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and drizzle with truffle oil.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Gouda, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses.
Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and stir until creamy and smooth.
Serve immediately with an optional drizzle of extra truffle oil.