Truffles are one of the most luxurious ingredients in the world. When you pair it with pasta and melty cheeses, you are bound to have a dish of perfection.
A lot of people think you need expensive truffle or truffle products to achieve this, but that’s not true. By using a truffle mayo, you get that nice truffle flavor without breaking the bank. Plus the mayo also acts as a nice cream base to your pasta dish.
This is our truffle mac & cheese recipe made with truffle mayo, bon appetit!
Truffle Mac & Cheese (Made with Truffle Mayo)
A luxurious Truffle Mac & Cheese recipe which bakes pasta with a decadent truffle mayo cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 10 oz cavatappi, (or any short pasta that you like)
- 1 cup truffle mayo
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta and drain 1 minute before the time indicated on the package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine truffle mayo, milk, and 2 cups of the cheese. Check the consistency of the sauce as it should be a liquid cream sauce. Add more milk if needed.
- Once consistency looks good, add in the pasta and stir to fully coat the pasta in the cream sauce.
- Pour pasta into a baking dish, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake until pasta is fully cooked (about 35 minutes)
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve!
Notes
- Add bacon or pancetta to make this dish even more decadent.
- Can also add breadcrumbs to the top of the baking dish, for added texture.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 899kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 925mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Calcium: 544mg | Iron: 1mg
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If you like this post, then we definitely recommend checking out our Black Truffle Ravioli Recipe post.