I like to use both fresh tomatoes and our previously sauteed tomatoes for the added flavor and textural dimension. Bake for 30-40 minutes, covering with foil if the top starts to get too brown. Pour egg mixture over the pasta in the baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Switch to a rubber spatula or wooden spoon and incorporate about ¾ of your cheese, the meat, and the breadcrumbs. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. Whisk milk, eggs, red pepper, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. The use of both Parmesan and mozzarella create a multi-dimensional sauce and the cream cheese adds a layer of tangy silkiness.įinally, the best part – stir in your remaining tomatoes and fresh basil. Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, followed by mozzarella cheese until melted, followed by cream cheese until melted. Bring sauce to a simmer, stir in your spices and continue to simmer until slightly thickened. Turn heat to low then slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk, stirring constantly until smooth. By using flour and creating a roux, we don’t need to use heavy cream like in my Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (drool worthy) and can use a little more cheese :). Next, sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour flavor – the mixture will become quite thick. While the pasta is cooking, place a large pot or pan over medium-high heat. Salt generously, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. I like loads of garlic in this Margherita Pasta, as garlic is one of the distinctive elements in Margherita Pizza, so feel free to add more or less, we like more… Spray a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. To make this easy Margherita Pasta, saute half of your freshly chopped tomatoes in some butter and olive oil until soft, about 5 minutes then add your garlic and saute another 30 seconds. The only ingredients you might need to buy are tomatoes and basil but if you have a garden, you are always ready for Margherita pasta! How to Make Margherita Pasta This Margherita Pasta is made in one pot (aside from boiling pasta), surprisingly simple to make and uses pantry ingredients. I wanted to channel my love for Margherita pizza into pasta form for a simple, fresh yet cheesy pasta bursting with juicy tomatoes, garlic and basil that can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

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