ZENB Macaroni is coated in an indulgent cheese sauce, popped in a muffin tin, filled with mozzarella and pesto and baked until golden and crispy. The perfect side dish or cheesy snack created by a well-known recipe brand, @twisted who transform traditional recipes into mouth-watering masterpieces!

• 250g ZENB Macaroni
• 60g unsalted butter, softened
• 70g grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 30g melted butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 30g plain flour
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• 300ml whole milk
• 200g double Gloucester cheese, grated
• 200g cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 75g pesto
• 80g mozzarella cheese, cubed

INSTRUCTIONS

Brush a muffin tin with butter and then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese to coat.

In a pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the flour, paprika and mustard powder and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in the milk gradually whisking in between to create a smooth sauce. Bring to a bubble then add the cheeses bit by bit. Season with salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 200ºC. Cook ZENB Macaroni 2 minutes less than directed on the package. Drain and add to the sauce.

Fill each muffin tin halfway with the Macaroni mix. Fill each one with a piece of mozzarella cheese and a teaspoon of pesto. Fill to the top with Macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle the tops with more parmesan cheese.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with more grated parmesan.