Gooey Mac and Cheese Recipe with Einkorn Pasta
Creamy, gooey, cheesy! This decadent baked mac and cheese recipe with einkorn pasta is the perfect side dish to any meal!
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Why You’ll Love This Mac and Cheese Recipe
You will love this recipe because it is the perfect combination of soft pasta, creamy sauce, bubbly topping, and CHEESE! This elevated remake of a childhood classic will become the star dish at any dinner table! Pull this recipe out again and again, for summer barbeques and holiday gatherings.
What is einkorn pasta?
Einkorn pasta is a whole wheat pasta made with einkorn flour. Einkorn is an ancient grain that is not hybridized like modern wheat.
It is higher in protein, has a weaker gluten making it easier to digest, and contains important vitamins and minerals that are lost in today’s common wheat. Einkorn is an excellent grain to eat for easy digestion, especially if you struggle with gluten sensitivity.
The pasta has a hearty, nutty flavor that makes this dish a satisfying and delicious mac and cheese recipe!
The most common brand of einkorn pasta is Jovial. It can be found at grocery stores such as Publix or Kroger or on ordered directly through their website. You can also order organic einkorn pasta through Azure Standard. I buy this pasta in 10 lb. bags every month from Azure at a great price!
Gooey Mac and Cheese Recipe with Einkorn Pasta
Course: Recipes4
servings30
minutes40
minutesCreamy, gooey, cheesy! This decadent baked mac and cheese recipe with einkorn pasta is the perfect side dish to any meal!
Einkorn Pasta
– Jovial Pasta
– Azure Pasta
Toppings
– Bacon
– Roasted veggies
– Chicken
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Ingredients
4 cups einkorn pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cup milk
4 cups white cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dijon mustard
Directions
- Fill a large pot with water and set it on the stove on high to boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add 4 cups of einkorn pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (approximately 10 minutes).
- When the pasta is cooked through, drain the water and set the pasta aside.
- In a separate sauce pot, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add in the flour and whisk until the flour and butter make a paste.
- Add in the milk and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Once the mixture thickens, add in the shredded cheese and continue to whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- If the sauce is too thick AFTER the cheese has melted, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the sauce is a creamy consistency.
- When the sauce is complete, turn off the heat and add in the spices and dijon mustard.
- Whisk the sauce until the spices are fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the drained einkorn pasta in the large pot and mix it together until all of the noodles are coated.
- Pour the mac and cheese into a 9×13 pan and top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Broil at 500 F for 5 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
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Notes
- This recipe does not have to be baked. You could serve the mac and cheese immediately after adding the sauce if you choose.
Ingredients
- Einkorn pasta
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk
- White cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Dijon mustard
How to Make This Mac and Cheese Recipe
Fill a large pot with water and set it on the stove on high to boil.
Once the water is boiling, add 4 cups of einkorn pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (approximately 10 minutes).
When the pasta is cooked through, drain the water and set the pasta aside.
In a separate sauce pot, melt the butter. When the butter is melted, add in the flour and whisk until the flour and butter make a paste.
Add in the milk and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
Once the mixture thickens, add in the shredded cheese and continue to whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
If the sauce is too thick AFTER the cheese has melted, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the sauce is a creamy consistency.
When the sauce is complete, turn off the heat and add in the spices and dijon mustard.
Whisk the sauce until the spices are fully incorporated.
Pour the cheese sauce over the drained einkorn pasta in the large pot and mix it together until all of the noodles are coated.
Pour the mac and cheese into a 9×13 pan and top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Broil at 500 F for 5 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
How to Store Mac and Cheese
Once the mac and cheese has cooled completely, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To freeze, allow the mac and cheese to cool completely. Wrap the 9×13 in two layers of airtight plastic wrap and top with foil to avoid freezer burn. Freeze for up to 6 months.
FAQ
Can I use regular pasta instead of einkorn pasta? Yes! Regular, whole wheat pasta is a great substitute or you could use regular pasta instead.
Does einkorn pasta become mushy when baked? No, but read the boiling instructions carefully. It is easy for einkorn pasta to get soft, so only boil the pasta for as long as the instructions say.
Can I substitute milk for cream? Yes! But because cream is thicker, you may need to add more cream to the sauce to thin it out.
This baked mac and cheese recipe with einkorn flour is creamy, cheesy, and delicious! The perfect side for summer barbecues, holiday dinners, or a random Tuesday night with the family!
