Smart Mac n’ Cheese

Name: Smart Mac n’ Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (340 g) Catelli Smart Macaroni; 2 (500 mL) cups milk; 2 (500 mL) cups tomato or vegetable juice; 6 (90 mL) tbsp butter; 6 (90 mL) tbsp flour; 4 (1 L) cups cream; 2 (500 mL) cups grated cheddar cheese

Savor the classic comfort of our Mac n’ Cheese, featuring Catelli Smart Macaroni enveloped in a rich, creamy Cheddar cheese sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe combines milk, cream, and a hint of tomato or vegetable juice for a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfectly baked for a crispy top, it’s the ultimate cheesy delight for any occasion!

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Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Servings

8 servings

Catelli Smart Macaroni

Ingredients

8 servings

1 pkg. (340 g) Catelli Smart Macaroni

2 (500 mL) cupsmilk

2 (500 mL) cupstomato or vegetable juice

6 (90 mL) tbspbutter

6 (90 mL) tbspflour

4 (1 L) cupscream

2 (500 mL) cupsgrated cheddar cheese

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Catelli Smart Macaroni according to box instructions.

Step 2

In a medium pan, over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour.

Step 3

Whisk in milk until it becomes a cream sauce, add tomato or vegetable juice and cheese. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 4

Drain and add cooked pasta to sauce and stir.

Step 5

Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is crisp.

Step 6

Remove from oven, let cool and serve.