Caprese and mac and cheese, they should just go together shouldn’t they? I completely love both of them so I say they are meant to be together.  I don’t think I’ve ever made a mac and cheese with mozzarella as the only cheese used in the sauce, but in this case it is the only cheese that you’ll want to use. If you were to add any other cheese it would hide that deliciously creamy and fresh flavor of the fresh mozzarella cheese.

I considered adding in garlic but again I wanted to stick to the traditional Caprese flavors. I’d say if there was one ingredient that you would maybe want to add to switch it up, it would be a hint of balsamic reduction that is occasionally added to Caprese dishes (just lightly drizzled along the top).

This meal is a breeze to prepare and I love that it’s something fancy enough for adults to love yet basic enough for kids to equally love. 15 minutes meals are the best and you can have this ready in 15 minutes if you boil the pasta while preparing the sauce. Enjoy!

Review Recipe

Caprese Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese gets a delicious upgrade with fresh caprese flavors!

Servings: 4

Prep15 minutesCook20 minutesReady in: 35 minutes

Ingredients8 oz dry elbow macaroni2 Tbsp butter2 Tbsp all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups milk1/2 cup cream8 oz fresh mozzarella , gratedSalt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste2 Roma tomatoes , diced3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

InstructionsCook pasta according to directions listed on package to al dente. Drain pasta. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, add in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Slowly pour in milk and cream while whisking.Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture just to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low. Stir in fresh mozzarella, and cook, stirring constantly until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in drained pasta and let rest over warm heat for 2 - 3 minutes. Plate pasta and top with diced tomatoes and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts Caprese Mac and Cheese

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 591 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%Saturated Fat 19g119%Cholesterol 107mg36%Sodium 457mg20%Potassium 383mg11%Carbohydrates 52g17%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 7g8%Protein 18g36% Vitamin A 1581IU32%Vitamin C 5mg6%Calcium 418mg42%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: Side DishCuisine: ItalianKeyword: Mac and Cheese Author: Jaclyn

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Caprese Mac and Cheese

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 591 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%Saturated Fat 19g119%Cholesterol 107mg36%Sodium 457mg20%Potassium 383mg11%Carbohydrates 52g17%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 7g8%Protein 18g36% Vitamin A 1581IU32%Vitamin C 5mg6%Calcium 418mg42%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Caprese Mac and Cheese

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 591 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 19g119%

Cholesterol 107mg36%

Sodium 457mg20%

Potassium 383mg11%

Carbohydrates 52g17%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 1581IU32%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 418mg42%

Iron 1mg6%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side DishCuisine: ItalianKeyword: Mac and Cheese

Author: Jaclyn