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Truffle Mac & Three Cheese

with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley

Veggie

4.5

  • Hands on10 - 25 minutes
  • Overall25 - 40 minutes
Photo of Truffle Mac & Three Cheese

On its own, mac ‘n cheese is already hard to resist. However, add truffle oil and an extra two cheeses, and you have yourself a dangerously delicious dinner! Add some fresh parsley for flair and sunflower seeds for crunch, and marvel at the magic of this mouthwatering dinner. You might want to keep the pot nearby for seconds and thirds, don’t say we didn’t warn you…

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. MAKING MAC

    Place a pot over a medium heat, add the milk, 150ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Mascarpone, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.

  3. MAKE THE CRUMB

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 30g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.

  4. TOSS THE SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE

    Plate up the truffle mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining chopped Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!

  • Almond Milk - 125ml

  • Macaroni Pasta - 100g

  • Mascarpone - 45ml

  • Grated Cheddar Cheese - 65g

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 30g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 5g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 65ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 4g

  • Green Leaves - 20g

  • Truffle Oil - 10ml

  • Balsamic Reduction - 10ml

  1. MAKING MAC

    Place a pot over a medium heat, add the milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Mascarpone, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.

  3. MAKE THE CRUMB

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.

  4. TOSS THE SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE

    Plate up the truffle mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining chopped Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!

  • Almond Milk - 250ml

  • Macaroni Pasta - 200g

  • Mascarpone - 85ml

  • Grated Cheddar Cheese - 125g

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 10g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 125ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Green Leaves - 40g

  • Truffle Oil - 20ml

  • Balsamic Reduction - 20ml

  1. MAKING MAC

    Place a pot over a medium heat, add the milk, 450ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Mascarpone, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.

  3. MAKE THE CRUMB

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 90g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.

  4. TOSS THE SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE

    Plate up the truffle mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining chopped Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!

  • Almond Milk - 375ml

  • Macaroni Pasta - 300g

  • Mascarpone - 125ml

  • Grated Cheddar Cheese - 170g

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 80g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 15g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 170ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 12g

  • Green Leaves - 60g

  • Truffle Oil - 30ml

  • Balsamic Reduction - 30ml

  1. MAKING MAC

    Place a pot over a medium heat, add the milk, 550ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the Mascarpone, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.

  2. SUNNY SEEDS

    Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.

  3. MAKE THE CRUMB

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 120g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped Parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning.

  4. TOSS THE SALAD

    In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning.

  5. MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE

    Plate up the truffle mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining chopped Parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef!

  • Almond Milk - 500ml

  • Macaroni Pasta - 400g

  • Mascarpone - 170ml

  • Grated Cheddar Cheese - 250g

  • Italian-style Hard Cheese - 120g

  • Sunflower Seeds - 20g

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - 250ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 15g

  • Green Leaves - 80g

  • Truffle Oil - 40ml

  • Balsamic Reduction - 40ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R471.89

for 4 servings · R117.97 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Macaroni Pasta
  • Truffle Oil
  • Panko Breadcrumbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?

The preparation time for Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley is between 10 and 25 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley?

The total time required to make Truffle Mac & Three Cheese with balsamic reduction & fresh parsley is between 25 and 40 minutes.

How many servings does Truffle Mac & Three Cheese provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?

Almond Milk, Balsamic Reduction, Cheddar Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Mascarpone, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil

What is the nutritional information of Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?

Calories: 1113, Carbs: 120 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.8 grams, Sugar: 17.9 grams, Salt: 820 grams

How do I prepare Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?

MARVELOUS MAC ‘N CHEESE: Plate up the truffle mac ‘n cheese. Drizzle over the truffle oil (to taste). Sprinkle over the toasted breadcrumbs and the remaining chopped parsley. Side with the sunflower seed salad drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Wow, Chef! TOSS THE SALAD: In a bowl, combine the toasted sunflower seeds, the rinsed green leaves, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool. MAKE THE CRUMB: Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and fry for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. Remove from the heat and toss through ½ the chopped parsley, the remaining Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. MAKING MAC: Place a pot over a medium heat, add the milk, 300ml of water, the macaroni and a small pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the pasta is al dente, mix through the mascarpone, the cheddar cheese, ½ the grated Italian-style hard cheese, and seasoning. Loosen with warm water or milk if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Truffle Mac & Three Cheese?

Almond Milk, Balsamic Reduction, Cheddar Cheese, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, Macaroni Pasta, Mascarpone, Panko Breadcrumb, Parsley, Sunflower Seeds, Truffle Oil

How many calories does Truffle Mac & Three Cheese have?

1113 calories

How much fat content does Truffle Mac & Three Cheese have?

grams