Caprese One Pot Mac and Cheese
Jul 19, 2025 08:52 AM
This Caprese One Pot Mac and Cheese is everyone’s current favorite recipe from The Modern Cast Iron Cookbook — and I totally get why.
I am so glad that one pot macaroni and cheese is a thing.
And what a glorious thing it is.
If you’ve never made it before, it goes like this: pasta gets cooked in milk until thick and creamy before the cheese gets stirred in.
There’s no draining, no dirtying several dishes, and the starch helps make a luscious sauce without the need for a roux.
So easy, right? You need only 10 minutes, and it’s delicious every time.
Now that summer’s in full swing, I like making this caprese version — which features freshly grated mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Even if your garden isn’t overflowing with tomatoes and basil right now, don’t worry. Once you have the basics of making this one pot mac and cheese, the variations are endless!
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces dry elbow pasta
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup seeded and diced ripe fresh tomato
- Freshly ground black pepper
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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