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By Wesley Perrett
Pesto Mac and Cheese
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:25min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:04:38 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
42
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories736.5 kcal (37%)
Total Fat37.3 g (53%)
Carbs73.4 g (28%)
Sugars7.8 g (9%)
Protein27 g (54%)
Sodium547.8 mg (27%)
Fiber5 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Step 2
Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling water until al dente.
Step 3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add in flour, mustard, and herbs. Cook and stirring for 2 minutes or until the mixture bubbles.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low, then gradually add the milk while constantly stirring. Add in pesto and tomatoes, then stir through.
Step 6
Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce boils and thickens. Remove from the heat. Add cheddar and stir to combine.
Step 7
Stir the pasta into the sauce and then spoon into an ovenproof dish. Evenly sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Step 8
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Serve sprinkled with chilli flakes, if desired.
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