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Caprese Mac and Cheese Recipe

by Jennifer Debth July 14, 2016
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Full of whole wheat rotini, tomatoes, basil, arugula, and three kinds of cheese, this Caprese Mac and Cheese Recipe is a semi lightened up One Pot Wonder of yum!

bowl of caprese mac and cheese held two handsToday’s ultra cheesy and delicious post is sponsored by our friends at Wisconsin Cheese. We ♡ working with local brands. . . especially cheeeeesy ones. 

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Happy National Macaroni and Cheese Day! Eeek! Is this not like the BEST day ever?!

Naturally, I had to celebrate, so I made you guys a One Pot Caprese Mac and Cheese! 😍

Full of whole wheat rotini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, arugula (and loads of cheese of course!), this semi lightened up mac is p.e.r.f.e.c.t. for summer.

It’s light thanks to all those juicy tomatoes. It’s fresh thanks to the basil and arugula. And it’s cheeeesy thanks to the THREE kinds of Wisconsin cheese we’re using: sharp parmesan, gooey mozzarella, and white aged cheddar cheese <– OMG.

Are you ready for this?! Caprese Mac and Cheese. . . let’s DO this.

bowl of caprese mac and cheese

closeup of fork in mac and cheeseIf you haven’t noticed, I’m a HUGE fan of the whole tomato, basil, cheese, balsamic situation. During the summer months put it on bread, eat it straight off the spoon, or turn it into Caprese Mac and Cheese – it’s all just too good.

If you also haven’t noticed, I’m always a HUGE fan of celebrating. Trevor makes fun of me, because I think we need to celebrate our dating anniversary, our engagement anniversary, AND our wedding anniversary.

I mean. There’s just no such thing as celebrating TOO much, right?! Right.

So. When Wisconsin Cheese reached out to us to create a mac and cheese recipe for the greatest day of days, I immediately said ummmm, yes please!

I combined my two favorite things: caprese + celebrating and made you this Caprese Mac and Cheese Recipe.

forkful of mac and cheese held over bowlAnd you guys. I think you’re gonna LOVE it.

Here’s why:

  1. It’s made in ONE pot <– my third favorite thing in life.
  2. It’s, um, mac and cheese.
  3. It’s SO fresh and light, which is necessary during these hot summer days.
  4. It’s easy AND delicious.

Here’s what you’re gonna do:

Place rotini, veggie broth, milk, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper into a large stockpot. Bring this to a simmer and cook until the noodles are al dente.

Now, you’re going to stir in balsamic vinegar, and THREE, yes THREE cheeses: shredded parmesan, fresh mozzarella, and white aged cheddar cheese.

3 packages of cheese: parmesan, white cheddar, mozzarellaOnce the cheese is melty, stringy perfection, you’re going to stir in loads of cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and arugula.

Now all that’s left is to stuff your face with the BEST, the CHEESIEST, the FRESHEST Caprese Mac and Cheese.

While it is ridiculously cheesy and yummy, because of all the fresh summer-y ingredients, it doesn’t feel heavy at all! Full of tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, a little tangy from the balsamic, a little sweetness from the honey, and ooey gooey cheese?

It’s like the best summer mac and cheese.

Ever.

bowl of caprese mac and cheese held two handsWant to make it? Get my recipe over on Wisconsin Cheese!

– Jennifer

Thanks again to Wisconsin Cheese. Wisconsin cheese seriously rocks. 

 

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  1. fabiola

    Vancouver, Washington

    July 19, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Such a beautiful bowl of delicious food. I love these pictures too, they for sure make me want to eat it all!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 19, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      Aww thank you so much!! 🙂
  2. Megan

    Tacoma, Washington

    July 18, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    This looks so good with the tomatoes in it and your pictures are gorgeous!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 19, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Aww thank you Megan!! 🙂
  3. Jessica

    Elk River, Minnesota

    July 18, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I can’t get enough of the caprese combo! I know this would be a hit at our house!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 18, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Jessica! Yes! I’m obsessed – it’s SO fresh!
  4. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    July 18, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Yes! Isn’t Wisconsin cheese the BEST?! Thanks so much Sue!!
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  5. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    July 18, 2016 at 7:05 am

    Celebrating is the BEST, isn’t it?! 🙂 Thanks so much Amy! <3
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  6. Marina

    Lancaster, New York

    July 14, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I’m the SAME way with celebrating every anniversary possible haha! My boyfriend thinks I’m weird. This recipe reminds me of the amazing caprese salads I ate in Italy 3 summers ago…but in mac and cheese form?! Genius! How about Buffalo Chicken Mac And Cheese next? (Says the Buffalonian herself ;))
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 14, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Glad I’m not alone! Yes. Yes. YES to the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese 🙂

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