Dressed up Annie's #4 (new for spring!)

The Goods:

1 box Annie's Mac and Cheese

1 spring onion

10-12 basil leaves

1 clove garlic

1 large handful fresh parsley

1/4 cup aged gouda

parmesan cheese

Place a medium sauce pan three-quarters full of water on high heat. Spritz some olive oil in a sauté pan and set on medium low heat. Slice the spring onion (including the green parts) in 1 cm thick slices. Finely mince the garlic and parsley. Cut the basil leaves lengthwise into thin strips. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Cook on medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Add the parsley, garlic, and basil and cook for another minute or so. Add a splash of water from the pasta sauce pan to deglaze.

Cook the Annie's per the box directions. Finely dice the gouda. When the pasta is cooked, add 2 tablespoons of milk, one small pad of butter, the cheese mix, the diced gouda, a few grates of parmesan, and the vegetables. Mix thoroughly. Serve with some chopped parsley and a few more grates of parmesan on top. Pair with a green salad.