Basil Pesto Mac and Cheese

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This is a delicious twist on a classic.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. - Fresh Basil

1/8 c. - Toasted pine nuts

1/3 c. - Parmesan

1/4 c. - Olive Oil

3 cloves - Garlic

2 c. - Cooked Shell Pasta

1/4 c. - Butter

1 Tbsp. - Flour

1/4 c. - Heavy Cream

1/3 c. - Water

1 1/2 c. - Mozzarella

1/2 Tsp. - Salt

Instructions

1. Cook pasta.

2. Using a food processor or blender, blend together basil, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, and garlic.

3. Drain pasta and in the same pot (less dishes are always better!) on medium-low heat melt butter and add in flour to make a roux.

4. Mix in heavy cream and pesto.

5. Add in pasta, mozzarella, and salt.

6. In a glass baking dish, bake in the oven at 375° F for about 20-25 minutes.