Pasta Estiló Mac and Cheese súper Fácil

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Boil 3 liters of water in a pot.

Add 250 grams of pasta de conchita and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Cover the pot to cook the pasta faster.

Once the pasta is ready, remove it from the water and add a little oil to it.

In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and cook for about 3 minutes.

Gradually add 2 cups of crema para café while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.

Continue whisking until the flour is fully dissolved.

Add the cheeses one by one until fully melted.

Season the cheese mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.

Stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

Taste the cheese sauce and add more salt if needed.

Carefully add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into an aluminum baking dish greased with butter.

Top with 60 grams of mozzarella cheese and additional cheese of your choice.

Place the dish in the oven at high broil for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve and enjoy the mac and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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