Caprese Mac and Cheese
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.