CHEATER'S MAC AND CHEESE
Some days call for a meal that soothes as much as it satisfies, and that's when this 20-minute mac-and-cheese swoops in. Pasta and broccoli are cooked in the same pot, then drained and stirred together with reserved pasta water, cream cheese, butter, and Parmesan for the easiest sauce ever. One carbo-licious bite, and all your cares will melt away.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and cover to keep warm. Add broccoli to pot; continue boiling until pasta is al dente and broccoli is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain.
- Return pot to medium heat; add cream cheese, butter, and 2/3 cup reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until mixture is smooth and simmering. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, broccoli, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss with more pasta water as needed until sauce clings to pasta. Serve with more Parmigiano and black pepper.
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Irfan Ch
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Magic Khush
[email protected]I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Bilal Khaan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Edward Marrero
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this mac and cheese again. It's a new family favorite.
I Owais
[email protected]This is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and delicious.
Claire Kennedy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Nicholas Orestano
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so cheesy and delicious. I could eat it every day!
Zahid Jan
[email protected]The bread crumbs on top of this mac and cheese are a great touch. They add a nice crunch and flavor.
heavenly_nia
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the mac and cheese a really nice flavor.
Adriana Saldana
[email protected]This is the easiest mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when you don't have a lot of time to cook.
Muhammad Rizwan Shah
[email protected]I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Yshoni Mashinini
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the addition of the bread crumbs, which gave the dish a nice crunchy topping.