M.E. mac ’n’ cheese with za’atar pesto from Ottolenghi Test Kitchen - Shelf Love (page 140) by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad

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  • cecilia_4eimgd on February 22, 2026

    I added chipotle chilli flakes. I also used tiger lemons, which are apparently sweeter and it was really nice.

  • Lsblackburn1 on June 17, 2024

    Really interesting and delicious take on Mac and cheese. I just stirred all the pesto in to make it easier. No pine nuts at my store so used walnuts. Loved the lemon in this.

  • Logan92995 on January 30, 2024

    Delicious and easy to make. Just not something you want to eat if on a diet hah.

  • Stephenn31 on December 12, 2023

    Turned out well and interesting contrasts of flavours

  • alicevegan on March 23, 2022

    I managed to veganize this by doing straight swaps of all the dairy for store bought vegan alternatives - same quantities. It worked surprisingly well, very rich but the sharpness of the pesto cuts through it perfectly - I'd add more of it next time!

  • grindabod on January 06, 2022

    This just works, it was so delicious. That tangy, herby pesto and the fried shallots just make a bowl of this mac 'n' cheese straight up addictive. Can't wait to make this again.

  • Frogcake on November 07, 2021

    This is an easy and very delicious recipe for a Friday night when you do not want to spend too much time preparing a dinner. Definitely a repeat! I confess that I dumped all of the pesto into the sauce with no regrets.

  • Shaxon on November 06, 2021

    reduce salt if cheese is extra salty, ready in about 30 minutes and few dishes!

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