I shared Twisted Mac and Cheese of the Day Base Recipe earlier. If you are looking for a perfect macaroni casserole style recipe, here's my family favorite. It freezes beautifully. It works perfectly. Every. Single. Time. Just remember the secrets for success ( here ).
Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some of my favorite twists on this base that will make your life simple!
Enters...the Chimichurri! This is just a twist that will rock your world! I adapted this recipe from a Bon Appetit Chimichurri Recipe that I loved for beef.
If you're not familiar with it...Chimichurri is a sauce that is traditionally used as a marinade for meat in Central and South America. I almost want to call it a vinaigrette based pesto if I over simplify what it is. I fell in love with it the first time it's flavors were unleashed on my pallet! It really lends a powerful punch of flavor and there are hundreds of variations on the internet. This one is special because it is what I use for meat, but also for vegetarian dishes like this twisted macaroni. I simply stir 1 cup of the prepared sauce into the base recipe and top it with roasted garlic. Suddenly, everyone can't stop eating the pasta!
Here's my recipe for the sauce...
Chef Tess' Chimichurri Sauce
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2T fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4-5 cloves garlic
1 shallot
1/2 jalapeno, seeded
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp dry oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Combine all ingredients in a covered food processor and pulse until smooth.
For the mac-n-cheese, scoop one cup of chimichurri in the base mixture and bake according to the original directions. Top with roasted garlic, lime, and spices to taste. We serve it with Sweet and Hot Slow Cooked Pork...
There you go darlings! Fast and easy delicious additions to your freezer meal collection!
Always My Very Best,
Your Friend Chef Tess
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