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Prep time
15 minutes
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Cook time
50 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
An unbelievably delicious version of macaroni and cheese that uses Masala Mama’s famous Tikka Masala sauce as a base. Sinful and decadent but worth every bite! —MasalaMama
Ingredients
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1
jar Masala Mama Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce https://food52.com/shop...
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1 cup
elbow pasta
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1 cup
whole milk
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½ cups
heavy cream
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3 cups
shredded cheese, mix of Cheddar and Gruyere
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1 tablespoon
butter
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½ cups
coarse breadcrumbs, such as Panko
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¼ cups
Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook one minute less than al dente. Add a splash of olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.
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Add Masala Mama Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce, using 2 tablespoons of stock or water to rinse out any remaining sauce in the jar and adding to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, heavy cream and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add 1 cup of the cheese and whisk until smooth. Repeat with the remaining cheese 2 more times until the sauce is completely smooth.
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Add the al dente pasta to the sauce, mix thoroughly, and transfer the pasta into a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, evenly sprinkle over the pasta mixture, dot with butter and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.
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