Cheesy and peppery, Casio e Pepe is undeniably one of the trendiest pasta dishes right now. In fact, it’s so trendy that none other than celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has been serving his own version at the Oscars Governors Ball in the last few years. While mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, Puck’s recipe takes it to a whole new level.

The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

Not every comfort food has to be something you just “put together” with zero effort. Puck’s take on mac and cheese with a fancy twist is exactly what you’ve been craving for, and didn’t even know it! It builds on the traditional Casio e Pepe by adding a complex flavor of the delicious trio of peppercorns. Here’s how to make it yourself!

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cavatelli pasta
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup shredded aged Vermont white cheddar cheese
• 1¼ cups whole milk
• ¼ tsp pink peppercorns, toasted and ground
• ¼ tsp green peppercorns, ground
• ½ tsp black peppercorns, toasted and ground
• Minced chives, for garnish

Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese: Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add some salt and then place the pasta inside. Let it cook for about eight minutes or until it’s al dente. Strain it from the water and return it to the pot.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about two minutes, whisking constantly. Then, whisk in the milk and keep stirring for another three to five minutes until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add the cheddar and stir, so it melts evenly. Stir in the peppercorns.

Step 3

Add the sauce to the pasta in the pot and stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve garnished with chives. Enjoy your favorite comfort food with a twist!

Recently, Kate Hudson shared her go-to foods during these trying times on the Avocado Show with Ella Dove. It turns out the actress favors roast chicken, sushi rice, and pasta, as well as her favorite avocado smoothie recipe. Hudson said she has definitely strengthened her cooking — she felt it had to be more consistent, so she decided to have more fun doing it.

Kate Hudson Whipped Up Her Favorite Avocado Smoothie In Front of the Camera

Kate Hudson’s spin on the classic wellness drink looks delicious and comes with many nutritional benefits. One is that avocado is generally high in fiber and offers some protein as well. It also helps the body absorb vitamin D and is rich in magnesium which promotes healthier sleep. Hudson also uses alternative milk and a protein-rich, plant-based powder from her own brand of wellness products – inBloom.

Kate Hudson Has Recently Launched a New Beauty Supplement Brand – inBloom

While Kate made her avocado smoothie with her own inBloom powder, enthusiasts can prepare the drink with any other such supplement. About her new business, she said it was important for her to be involved in a business where she could make important decisions and have a say in how the work environment is being run.

The smoothie also gives a significant dose of plant-based calcium because of the spinach that is included in the recipe. It delivers some five percent of the recommended daily calcium intake. People who would like to boost the calcium in the smoothie Kate Hudson proposes; can also use kale. The final result is a flavorful, sweet drink with lots of vegetables and beneficial ingredients.

In total, Kate Hudson made her avocado smoothie with two cups of spinach, half a cup of pineapple, one avocado, one frozen banana, and the juice from one lime. She also added lime zest, fresh mint leaves, a pinch of sea salt, a tablespoon of maple syrup, a cup of plant milk, her inBloom vegan protein powder, and some ice cubes. To complete the drink, Kate blended everything together until reaching perfect smoothness.