Mac and cheese primavera recipe

Mac and cheese primavera recipe

By Nathan Louw
30’ Prep time
30’ Cook time
60’ Total time
671 Calories
6 Serving
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, scallion whites, garlic, asparagus and bell pepper. Season with the salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Splash in the wine and allow it to reduce for 1 minute. Add the milk and cream and continue to cook until warmed through. Stir in the peas.
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Step 3

Toss together the fontina, Cheddar and cornstarch in a bowl.
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Step 4

While stirring the sauce, sprinkle in the cheese mixture. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste. Garnish with the reserved scallion greens.

Ingredient

  • Whole milk
    Whole milk
  • Cornstarch
    Cornstarch
  • Freshly ground black pepper
    Freshly ground black pepper
  • Heavy cream
    Heavy cream
  • Garlic
    Garlic
  • Frozen peas
    Frozen peas
  • Salted butter
    Salted butter
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
  • Dry white wine
    Dry white wine
  • Shredded fontina cheese
    Shredded fontina cheese
  • Asparagus
    Asparagus
  • Small broccoli florets
    Small broccoli florets
  • Red bell pepper
    Red bell pepper
  • Shredded white cheddar
    Shredded white cheddar
  • Medium pasta shells
    Medium pasta shells
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