Italian Mac And Cheese

Classic comfort food, with an Italian twist! This Italian Mac And Cheese is loaded with cheesy, herbaceous flavor and takes under 30 minutes to make! Penne noodles are smothered in a luscious mozzarella cheese sauce, spiked with Italian seasoning and parmesan.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound penne
• 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups cheese (shredded, such as mozzarella, provolone)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large salted pot of boiling water according to package instructions, until al-dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
2. 2Make Sauce: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and Italian seasoning and whisk. Cook for 2 minutes while whisking continuously.
3. 3Finish Sauce: Add the milk and whisk until it thickens. Stir in the cheeses and whisk until well combined and smooth.
4. 4Add Pasta: Add the penne to the pot and toss well making sure the pasta is fully covered in sauce.
5. 5Garnish & Serve: Garnish with red pepper flakes and serve.