Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly savory, this elevated mac & cheese gets a rich truffle flavor from our Truffle Olio and a finishing sprinkle of Truffle Powder.
4 Servings
Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
250g
Short pasta (penne, macaroni, farfalle)
2 tbsp
Truffle Olio 250ml
1 cup
Grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup
Bread crumbs
to taste
Truffle Powder (30 g/1 oz)
Sauce:
2 tbsp
Butter
2 tbsp
Flour
1 C
Milk, heated
Salt
Pepper
1 C
Grated sharp cheddar cheese
pinch
Cayenne pepper
Preparation
- Cook the pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk until smooth. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated. Remove from the heat and stir in the Truffle Olio.
- Transfer the pasta to a lightly greased baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and finish with a light sprinkle of Truffle Powder before serving.
