INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni (or any pasta of your choice), with some reserved pasta water
- 2–3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½–1 onion, chopped
- â…“ cup canned tomato paste
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- ½ tsp oregano or mixed herbs
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- Sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ chicken cube (optional)
- ½ cup cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- Parsley, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the olive oil in a pan.
- Add the chopped garlic and onion, then sauté for about a minute.
- Add the chilli flakes, tomato paste, oregano (or mixed herbs), black pepper, salt, red chilli powder, and sugar (if using).
- Cook for 2–3 minutes. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed.
- Pour in the milk and cream, then cover and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked macaroni and adjust the consistency with the reserved pasta water if required.
- Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese, then mix well.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the butter.
- Your homemade Mac and Cheese is ready.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with garlic bread.
SPICE LEVEL: 🌶
