Peruvian Mac & Cheese / Huancaina Macaroni
When it comes to mac & cheese, buying quality cheese is key. My kids love mac & cheese and I wanted to make this dish with a Peruvian twist. Hence I created the huancaina mac & cheese. The huancaina sauce gives this dish a hint of spicy, but not too much for my kids to handle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried macaroni
- 1/2 cup huancaina Sauce
- 1 large mozzarella ball
- 1 cup swiss cheese (any cheese you like)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
- salt
Notes
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Pour in the pasta and cook according to instructions on the box until al dente.
2. Preheat your broiler to 500F.
3. In a saucepan add Huancaina sauce with the cream and heat gently.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the warm Huancaina sauce. Mix well and add into a square casserole dish.
5. Sprinkle over the cheese and drizzle with olive oil. Pop-under the broiler for 8 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.