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Tikka Masala Mac and Cheese

An unbelievably delicious version of macaroni and cheese that uses Masala Mama’s famous Tikka Masala sauce as a base. Sinful and decadent but worth every bite!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Active cook time: 20 minutes
Inactive cook time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 jar Masala Mama Tikka Masala Sauce
1 cup elbow pasta 
1 cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 cups shredded cheese (mix of Cheddar and Gruyere)
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup coarse bread crumbs, (such as Panko)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil water in a large pot. Add pasta* and cook one minute less than al dente. 

  2. Add Masala Mama Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce** to a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add milk, heavy cream and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add 1 cup of the cheese and whisk until smooth. Repeat with the remaining cheese 2 more times until the sauce is completely smooth.  

  3. Add the al dente pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly. 

  4. Transfer the pasta into a baking dish. 

  5. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Evenly sprinkle over the pasta mixture. 

  6. Dot with butter and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown, and serve hot. 

*Add a splash of olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking.

**Use 2 tablespoons of stock or water to rinse out any remaining sauce in the jar and add.