Ingredients:
1 box of your favorite macaroni
Sauce:
1 ½ cups of milk
1 tablespoon of butter
2 cups of cheddar cheese – shredded
16 oz. of cottage cheese
4 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of scallions – coarsely chopped
Healthy handful of cilantro
2 grilled Jalapeños – chopped with seeds
2 vine ripe tomatoes – quartered
Dashes of ground cumin
Dashes of garlic pepper
Dashes of red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Olive oil for drizzling
Lime juice for garnish
In a food processor place the garlic, scallions, tomatoes, Jalapeños and cilantro and give a few good chops. Heat a saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the chopped veggies from the food processor. Add the seasonings.
Let the veggies sauté, while placing the cottage in the food processor and give a few good chops until the cottage cheese is smooth. Add the cottage cheese to the sautéing veggies along with the milk and butter and continue to simmer on medium - low heat.
Drain and add the macaroni to the sauce, along with the cedar cheese and stir.
Garnish each serving with a drizzle of lime juice.
This dish is very delicious with a burst of flavors!
Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love!!
Ciao Bella,
Catherine
xo
Ole'! Macaroni & Creamy Cheese Sauce!
Amy J. and Tiffanie A. says
Oh Ms. Catherine this looks SO GOOD!!! I probably should not be looking at this so close to lunch time! Very simple recipe I love cilantro seems super simple too!
Pegasuslegend says
another spectacular dish!
Charles says
Pasta ... and cheese ... two of the best things in life! I love any kind of cheesy pasta dish - it always seems so hearty and comforting. Love the addition of coriander (or cilantro as you folks call it) too!
The Café Sucré Farine says
This looks so good! Quite a gourmet version of mac cheese! Thanks, Chris
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Oh, Catherine... anything with cilantro and jalapenos is a hit with me!! One more winner! blessings ~ tanna
Wanda says
I love the touch of cilantro to most of your dishes.
Another yummy creamy one!!
Joanne says
The hint of spice must make this so addictive!
laurie says
this looks very very good,, I love pasta every way,, and this is a new one for me,
Maureen says
What an interesting combination of flavors for "old mac & cheese". You've certainly dressed it up beautifully! I'd love some right now.
Reeni says
You certainly know how to zest up a box of mac and cheese! Delicious! xoxo
Christine's Pantry says
Another great dish.
mia xara says
Mmmmm,spicy!!!!What a nice twist to the good old mac'n'cheese casserole!A definite "to try" recipe!!Have a good week,Catherine!
Lenia says
Great recipe as always!Very palatable dish!Pasta +cheese=heaven!Have a great day,dear Cathrine!
The Harried Cook says
Sounds like a fabulous mac & cheese variation! Great looking dish... Thanks for sharing!
Indie.Tea says
Sounds good, quick, and easy. Yum!
Jade says
Hi Cath gonna try this one look easy to cook, and if taste good I might serve this on my niece birthday.. thanks for the reciept
Pushhyarag2000 says
Good discovery for me. I like the macaroni stuff and this is a wonderful recipe. I'm following you on Twitter