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Truffle Steak and Cottage Cheese Mac
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Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons Real California unsalted butter, plus more for dish
– 1 pound cavatappi pasta
– 2 cups Real California whole milk
– 3 cups shredded Real California truffle Jack cheese, divided
– 1 1/2 cups Real California cottage cheese, divided
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon Real California butter
– 2 (12-ounce) New York strip steaks, or beef top sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Directions:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Fill large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, combine milk, 2 cups Jack cheese, 1 cup cottage cheese, cornstarch and paprika in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Pour cheese sauce into a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch-oven over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Cook steak, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add pasta to cheese sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste. Top with remaining Jack cheese, cottage cheese and steak. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Yield: 8 servings
Tip: For a deeper truffle flavor, substitute Real California unsalted butter with Real California truffle butter.
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