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Umami White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Penne pasta tossed in a rich and creamy sharp white cheddar sauce infused with garlic, onion, and a splash of soy sauce for a savory umami twist.

Umami White Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe


Umami White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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servings: 2

total time: 25 minutes

added on 09/25/2026

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INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper



DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, according to package directions, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in the now empty pot over medium heat.
  3. Stir the flour, garlic, onion, and soy sauce into the pan with the melted butter until combined.
  4. Slowly stir in the milk and continue to cook, stirring often while breaking up any lumps, until the mixture just begins to boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheese a little at a time until fully melted in the sauce.
  6. Take the pot off the heat and slowly stir in the cooked penne pasta until well combined.
  7. Taste and season with additional salt & pepper if needed.

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