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Caprese Mac and Cheese

Published: Aug 9, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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My Caprese Mac and Cheese is ready in 20 minutes. Packed with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, and basil with hearty pasta.

caprese mac and cheese in a dish with basil on top.

Caprese salad is one of my favorite summer salads when the tomatoes are sweet and ripe. I love my make version of macaroni and cheese using caprese flavors.

Caprese Mac and Cheese is super easy and ready in 20 minutes. It is delicious as a stand-alone dish, but a fantastic side for grilled Italian sausage or grilled chicken.

My favorite part is the fresh basil. You can, of course, use dried but the flavors fresh gives to the pasta are incredible.

caprese mac and cheese in a dish with basil on top.

Ingredients

  • elbow noodles
  • butter
  • flour
  • milk
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • grape tomatoes
  • fresh basil
caprese mac and cheese in a dish with basil on top.

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pot melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until it creates a thick paste.
  3. Slowly pour in the milk and chicken broth while whisking. Add salt and black pepper. Whisk and allow the mixture to slightly thicken.
  4. Stir in mozzarella cheese. Add the noodles and stir till combined.
  5. Next, gently stir in the basil and tomatoes.  Serve the Caprese Macaroni and Cheese immediately.
caprese mac and cheese in a dish with basil on top.

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caprese mac and cheese in a dish with basil on top.

Caprese Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound elbow noodles
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ¼ cup diced grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large sauce pot melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until it creates a thick paste.
  • Slowly pour in the milk and chicken broth while whisking. Add salt and black pepper. Whisk and allow the mixture to slightly thicken.
  • Stir in mozzarella cheese. Add the noodles and stir till combined.
  • Next, gently stir in the basil and tomatoes.  Serve immediately.
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Comments

  1. Karen's Kitchen Stories

    August 11, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    What a cool idea. And it's so creamy!

    Reply
  2. Hezzi-D

    August 11, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    What a great way to usse fresh tomatoes! I have so many growing in my garden!

    Reply
  3. Terri

    August 12, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    It's like all my favorites in one place! How could you go wrong? Love this and added it to my menu!

    Reply
  4. Lisa

    August 14, 2022 at 8:01 am

    I love that you added the flavors of caprese to the mac and cheese....it will be a huge hit here

    Reply
  5. Jolene

    August 16, 2022 at 6:19 am

    What a great way to kick up mac n cheese! I'm a big caprese fan, this sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer

    August 18, 2022 at 6:59 am

    This mac and cheese looks so creamy and delicious. My hubby would love this for dinner.

    Reply
  7. Radha

    August 20, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    This is summer comfort meal! This is loved here. This is a great recipe to use summer tomatoes and fresh basil.

    Reply
  8. Christie

    August 27, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    I love all mac and cheese recipes. But the idea of this one is making my mouth water! The Mozzarella and tomatoes in there sound so good.

    Reply
  9. Raquel

    October 13, 2022 at 9:11 am

    This recipe was so easy and delicious. A great twist on a classic mac and cheese. Made it last night and we loved it!

    Reply
    • Ashley Lecker

      October 21, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      Yay! Thank you!

      Reply

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