Syrian Mac N Cheese (معكرونة بالجبنة بيضاء)
Syrian Mac N Cheese (معكرونة بالجبنة بيضاء)
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 block akawi cheese, (250g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- as needed black nigella seeds, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Once the pasta is cooked, carefully drain it using a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water if desired (though not strictly necessary for this recipe).
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Immediately return the hot, drained pasta to the pot. Add the butter, akawi cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh chopped parsley, and black pepper. Add salt to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gently mix all the ingredients with the hot pasta until the cheeses are melted and evenly distributed. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can cause the cheeses to clump together.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Serve the Syrian Mac N Cheese immediately while it's still warm and creamy. Optionally, sprinkle with black nigella seeds (حبة البركة) before serving for an authentic touch.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Syrian Mac N Cheese (معكرونة بالجبنة بيضاء)
- 1 lb pasta, cooked
- 1 tablespoon butter, to 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 block akawi cheese, (250g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste salt
- as needed black nigella seeds, optional
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Once the pasta is cooked, carefully drain it using a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water if desired (though not strictly necessary for this recipe).
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Immediately return the hot, drained pasta to the pot. Add the butter, akawi cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh chopped parsley, and black pepper. Add salt to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gently mix all the ingredients with the hot pasta until the cheeses are melted and evenly distributed. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can cause the cheeses to clump together.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Serve the Syrian Mac N Cheese immediately while it's still warm and creamy. Optionally, sprinkle with black nigella seeds (حبة البركة) before serving for an authentic touch.