Pesto Grilled Cheese
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This easy mac n cheese adds a vibrant, freshly made basil pesto.
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 10mins
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ingredients
Pesto
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 50 grams fresh basil
- 35 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- Drizzle of oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
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Pasta
- 200 grams macaroni
- Water, for boiling
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Béchamel Cheese Sauce
- 50 grams butter
- 50 grams flour
- 475 ml milk
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
Blitz the pine nuts, garlic, basil, oil, Parmesan and seasonings until a thick paste forms.
Step 2
Boil the macaroni for 5-6 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Meanwhile prepare the bechamel by melting butter over a medium heat and stirring through plain flour. Pour the milk and whisk continuously on a low heat until a thick consistency forms. Add extra Parmesan and seasonings.
Step 4
Mix in the pesto and pasta until well combined and serve warm.