We have more creamy pasta recipes for you to try. You’ll love Homemade Alfredo Sauce! There’s something special about a warm bowl of macaroni and cheese. It’s the comfort food my family likes the most, so I get protests if it doesn’t make an appearance on a regular basis. I came up with this updated version of the old classic to add a bit of variety to our mealtimes. My kids love how gooey it is, and I love that it only takes a few minutes of prep to get this ready for the oven!
Brie mac and cheese
Brie isn’t a traditional choice for mac and cheese but it melts so oozy and creamy it is perfect for any pasta bake. It’s far easier to make than classic mac and cheese, where you have to make the sauce first while stirring constantly so it turns our smooth. In this recipe the oven does all the hard work for you. Let the brie melt and infuse with garlic and rosemary, then pour it in the pasta. This permeates it with just the right amount of flavour for the dish without letting anything dominate. Trim the top of the brie find off and lay slices of garlic and rosemary leaves right on top. The pre-melted cheese is easy to mix into the pasta. Reserve some of the pasta water to make the sauce a bit runny before it goes in the oven. The spinach leaves will have been boiled with the pasta so there is only a light sprinkle of mozzarella and baking in the oven left to do. It’s best to coat the baking dish with butter first to make sure the mac and cheese comes out easily.
Serving suggestions
Mac and cheese is an unfussy, down-to-earth dish and I think any side dishes should be too. A simple green salad with a zesty dressing will add a welcome bit of freshness alongside the creamy pasta. But my family will be most happy with a warm, herby garlic bread. It might seem a bit carb heavy but I’ve never heard a complaint!
Storage and leftovers
Pasta isn’t something to freeze, so store any leftovers in the fridge. They will keep in an airtight container for up to four days. If you have a lot of leftovers, return them to the oven preheated to 180C/350F but 20 minutes, or until it is hot all the way through. For smaller amounts, a microwave is the simplest option. You may want stir halfway through to ensure it heats evenly.
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