Dreamy Mac N’ Cheese

Who on earth doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? It’s not often you hear, “no I’ll pass…” when you’re offering probably one of the best combos of carbs and cheese… even if they only sneak a bite.

My recipe came from something I had tried a long time ago but I decided to make it a bit sharper by adding a teaspoon of dijon. This includes ground beef and I used Banza chickpea pasta in this recipe (which in my opinion is the best chickpea pasta I’ve tried). I have seen it in most grocery stores now. It’s loaded with fiber and and protein. You won’t need much to feel full and satisfied. It also makes a lot and is perfect to serve a large amount of people.

Dreamy Mac N’ Cheese

Ingredients

2 boxes Banza shells (or any kind of shells)
1 8oz container mascarpone cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb ground beef (Optional)
1 tsp dijon mustard

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

While water heats up, cook beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain off excess fat.

Cook pasta for about 6 min or until al dente. Strain and return to same pot. Add cheese, butter and mustard. Stir over low heat until combined. Add beef and combine.