Sweet & Spicy Mac and Cheese
Ready in 15 minutes, this Sweet & Spicy Mac and Cheese uses a secret ingredient that takes this dish to a whole new level!
Servings: 2 Portions
Ingredients
- 175g macaroni pasta
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, I recommend using TABASCO Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 150ml warm milk
- 3 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoon grated gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- Handful of coriander or basil, finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, pour in your macaroni pasta, and cook to packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, place a frying pan on medium heat and add in your vegetable oil. Add in your red onion and garlic, fry for 3 minutes.
- Next up, squeeze in 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, and 150ml warm milk.
- Add your three types of cheese to the pan and give it a good stir. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drain your mac and cheese and pour the pasta into the sauce. Mix thoroughly and then serve up with more cheese, your coriander (or basil) for garnish, and enjoy!