Parmesan Mac & Cheese

Servings: 6-8

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Our take on Mac n' Cheese makes this all-time American favorite that much creamier and delicious with a simple-to-make roux and Bella Rosa Grated Parmesan Cheese. The flavor is a balance of slightly sharp, with just the right amount of richness. This hearty Parmesan Mac n' Cheese recipe is great for family or entertaining - just double the recipe for more servings.

You’ll notice our recipe calls for a second kind of cheese, but we didn’t specify what you should use. Mac n’ cheese is all about personal preference, so use your favorite? What cheese is best for mac n cheese? Cheddar, gouda, or gruyere are a few of our favorites and are all complementary to nutty, slightly fruity Parmesan.

How to Make Parmesan Mac n Cheese

Ingredients:

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp oil

3 tbsp flour

2 cups of milk (for thinning)

1 cup of cheese

1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese

1 pound of pasta noodles

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place a pot of salted water on to boil for pasta. When water comes to boil add in pasta until just al dente. Drain pasta from water and set aside

  2. To make the roux: Equal parts butter and/or oil and flour to make a roux.

  3. Let the roux cook for 1-2 min to cook out raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid any lumps

  4. Once you have the mixture to desired thickness add in cheese

  5. Gently fold in pasta to the sauce and place in oven safe dish

  6. Cook at 400 degrees until golden on top and bubbly. Enjoy!