Baked Bacon Brown Butter Mac and Cheese * 9 oz bacon (cut into lardons/strips) * 1 tbsp bacon fat * 3 tbsp butter * ½ tsp black pepper * ¼ cup flour * 4 cups whole milk (warmed) * 10 oz cheddar (freshly grated) * 10 oz gruyere (freshly grated) * 4 oz American cheese * ¼ tsp nutmeg * ¼ tsp cayenne * 1
Elphaba’s Green Pasta Green Sauce * 1 cup fresh basil * 2 cups fresh spinach * 5 oz cottage cheese (whole milk, one single serve Good Culture) * 1 oz parmesan (freshly grated) * 3 stalks green onion (greens and whites, roughly chopped) * 3 cloves garlic (minced) * 1 lemon (juice, ~ 2 tbsp) * ½ avocado (~ ½ cup)
Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Mac and Cheese * 2 cups yellow onion (finely diced) * 12 oz broccoli florets (bite sized) * 2 tbsp EVOO * 20 oz sharp cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes + 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese (grated)) * 2 12 oz cans evaporated milk (whole) * ½ tsp ground cayenne * ¼ cup
Creamy Roasted Tomato and Cottage Cheese Pasta * 2 pints cherry tomatoes * 2 tbsp EVOO * 2 tsp calabrian chili paste (or red pepper flake, to taste) * 4 cloves garlic (minced) * 1 lemon (zest and juice) * 1 lb pasta of choice * 16 oz cottage cheese (whole milk, I like Good Culture) * 2
Pasta Alla Zozzona * 4 egg yolks * 1 1/2 oz pecorino * 1 1/2 oz parm * ½ tsp cracked black pepper * 1 tbsp EVOO * 6 oz pancetta (or guanciale, cut into matchsticks or diced) * 1 lb ground Italian sausage (sweet, hot, or combo) * 1 small yellow onion (finely diced) * 3 cloves
Spaghettio’s could never. This is my big kid/adult version of spaghettio’s, which is also kind of like pasta e fagioli, and also kinda like pasta alla rossa. Thanks to some of my favorite power ingredients, this creamy, tomatoey, hearty pasta is high in protein, fiber, and flavor, and it only takes
She’s a killer… spaghettiiiii. Tomato power, but no cream Dynamite, it’ll make you scream Guaranteed to blow your mind… Everytime. Alright, Queen didn’t write those exact lyrics, but The Pasta Queen wrote a version of this recipe and that’s good enough. If it weren’t for her, I don’t know that I’d h
Apparently it’s grillin’ season – Florida did not get the memo! If it isn’t disgustingly humid outside where you live though, you’re probably loving cooking anything and everything outside on the grill. But did you know you can make mac and cheese on the grill?! Today, we’re taking this cheesy delic
You’ve had baked feta pasta, but what about baked Boursin pasta?! Boursin is elite, and we are amping up this naturally low-protein cheese with some of my fav high protein (non meat) ingredients, PLUS adding a ton of veg for a fiber and protein-packed pasta dish that will vibe with you all spring an
For today’s super summery pasta, we’re borrowing a lil secret from one of the world’s pasta favs… carbonara. This super simple sauce is blended with fresh, sweet corn, lemon, garlic, and some usual carbonara suspects to give us a luscious, creamy, and higher protein sauce that is as light as it is s
This creamy lemon and artichoke cacio e pepe-style pasta is a delicious twist on one of my favorite Italian dishes. Bursting with vibrant lemon, sweet roasted garlic, and tangy artichoke flavors, this pasta is made incredibly easy (and creamy) with the help of some store-bought, craft peppercorn cre
It's somehow already Easter weekend (how did that happen?), so why not add some roasted carrots to mac and cheese? This hidden veggie mac is creamy, cheesy and savory with a hint of sweetness and spice. Plus, it packs over 30 grams of protein and a healthy amount of micronutrients per serving. Happy