Pesto Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Last Updated on February 11, 2021

This Pesto Stovetop Mac and Cheese is a super easy gourmet meal idea!

Pesto Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

16 oz of farfalle or other noodles

2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

3/4 C. fresh parmesan cheese, grated

1 1/2 C. milk 

2 tbs. flour

1/4 C. butter

1/3 C. pesto 

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 9-11 minutes on a roll boiling. Remove from heat and drain. 

In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the milk and add in the 2 tablespoons of flour. Cook on medium/high heat for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.

Add in the cheeses and stir until melted. 

Stir in the pesto and noodles. 

Add salt & pepper to taste

*Makes approximately 5-6 servings

Pesto Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

• 16 oz of farfalle or other noodles
• 2 C . shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 C . fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 C . milk
• 2 tbs . flour
• 1/4 C . butter
• 1/3 C . pesto
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, about 9-11 minutes on a roll boiling. Remove from heat and drain.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the milk and add in the 2 tablespoons of flour. Cook on medium/high heat for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
3. Add in the cheeses and stir until melted.
4. Stir in the pesto and noodles.
5. Add salt & pepper to taste

Notes

*Makes approximately 5-6 servings

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving:Unsaturated Fat: 0g

Elizabeth Lampman

Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!