Masala Spiced Mac & Cheese
Category
Mac & Cheese
Servings
Prep Time
Cook Time
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup unsalted Cabot Butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups 2% milk
12 ounces Cabot Sharp Shredded Cheddar, (3 cups)
- Fresh cilantro, to garnish
Directions
- SET a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.
- COOK the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- HEAT the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and jalapeno and sauté until beginning to soften, 5-6 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt and stir to combine.
- COOK until tomatoes break down and mixture begins to thicken, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- HEAT the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted.
- ADD the flour and whisk into the melted butter. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the milk. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken, stirring often.
- ADD the cheese and tomato spice mixture. Stir to combine and adjust seasonings as needed.
- ADD the cooked pasta and stir to combine. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/8 recipe
- per serving
- Calories
- 520
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Fat
- 24 grams
- 37%
- Saturated Fat
- 13 grams
- 65%
- Cholesterol
- 70 milligrams
- 23%
- Sodium
- 700 milligrams
- 29%
- Carbs
- 54 grams
- 18%
- Sugar
- 8 grams
- Protein
- 22 grams
- Calcium
- 438 milligrams
- 45%
Recipe Tips
For a thicker mac & cheese, add to a casserole dish and bake in a 325-degree oven for 15 minutes. For added protein, add 1 cup of chickpeas or shredded chicken.
