Gluten free mac and cheese

Homemade, easy-going and extremely comforting, this Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese is perfect at luncheons or get-togethers with friends and family. Rich flavours from the cheese, combined with smooth milk and cream, makes this dish every part as delicious and creamy as the original recipe. Let this be your go-to option, when cravings for feel-good food has you itching for macaroni and cheese.

Aromatic hints of caramel and nuts from the cheddar enriched by the cream and milk produce a smooth sauce with incredible depth of flavour. Low-effort, fast and easy, our recipe will have you out of the kitchen before you know it. Sway friends and family with a rich and silky-smooth sauce and watch them fall in love with this gluten free macaroni and cheese.

Cook the gluten free penne pasta according to the packet instructions in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente.

In a saucepan bring milk and cream to a boil and. Turn down the heat to medium. Mix grated Castello® Extra Mature Cheddar with corn starch.

Gradually add to the saucepan with milk and cream. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted and you get a nice smooth sauce. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the baby spinach and stir.

Drain the gluten free pasta and add to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is covered in cheese sauce. Continue to stir for an additional 3-4 minutes and serve.

With cheese setting the tone in every macaroni and cheese recipe, going for the wrong kind, risks the dish coming off as lacking or plain. Picking a cheddar with enough flavour, without being overpowering, is essential in getting the iconic macaroni and cheese taste. A creamy finish with a lingering and sharp aftertaste, our Castello® Extra Mature Cheddar takes the lead in our recipe. Standing in perfect contrast to the cream and milk where others might taste saturated, this matured cheese provides a distinct bite and zest to your palate.

Praised across the globe for its versatility, children and grown-ups alike have favoured macaroni cheese for centuries, producing countless iterations as a result. At Castello® our love for macaroni and cheese knows no bounds, and with our recipes in your collection, you are guaranteed to satisfy your deepest cravings for the ultimate feel-good food.