Macaroni and Cheese

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook your noodles according to the package directions.
  2. 2Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.
  3. 3In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add flour and whisk constantly for one minute.
  5. 5Slowly whisk in milk constantly until the mixture thickens.
  6. 6Once thickened, lower the heat to low and add in cheddar cheese.
  7. 7Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
  8. 8Add the reserved pasta water, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  9. 9Combine the sauce and the cooked noodles.
  10. 10Enjoy as is, or place into a baking dish.
  11. 11Top with more cheddar cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350°F until slightly golden brown and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1 box pasta (elbows or shells)
  • 3 tbs all purpose flour
  • 2.25 cup milk
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 tbs butter
  • 0.25 cup pasta cooking water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • more cheddar cheese

Equipment

skilletwhisklarge sauce panbaking dish (optional)

Tips

  • Whisk constantly when adding flour and milk to avoid lumps.
  • Lower heat when adding cheese to prevent it from seizing.