Pesto Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 12 oz cavatappi or elbow pasta
• 2 tbsp Simply Nonno's Creamy Pesto
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups whole milk, warmed
• 1½ cups shredded gruyère or sharp cheddar
• ½ cup parmesan
• Salt, black pepper, pinch of nutmeg

Directions

1. 01

   Cook pasta al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water. Drain.

2. 02

   In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

3. 03

   Slowly whisk in warm milk. Stir until thickened, 3–4 minutes.

4. 04

   Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. 05

   Add pesto and stir to combine. Fold in pasta, loosening with pasta water if needed.

6. 06

   Serve immediately or transfer to a baking dish and broil 3–4 min for a golden top.