Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta and Pizza | American cuisine
⏳ Time
50 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
10
🍽️ Servings
6
Description
Macaroni and Cheese, often affectionately known as Mac and Cheese, is a classic American comfort food made with tender macaroni pasta and a creamy cheese sauce. This dish is beloved for its rich flavor and satisfying texture, making it a favorite in homes and diners across the country.
Ingredients
- Pasta (corkscrew) - 8.8 oz
- Milk - ½ l
- Butter - 4 spoons
- Wheat Flour - ¼ glasses
- Ground Black Pepper - ¼ spoons
- Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 3 glasses
- Ground Nutmeg - ¼ spoons
- Breadcrumbs - ¾ glasses
- Salt - ½ spoons
- Vegetable Oil - 1 tablespoon
Step by Step guide
Step 1
In a pot of boiling salted water, add a little vegetable oil and the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions (typically 6–8 minutes). Drain the water.
Step 2
While the pasta is boiling, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not let it come to a boil.
Step 3
In another pot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, then add flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the hot milk and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat, add cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well. Add the cooked pasta and stir again thoroughly. Transfer to a baking dish.
Step 5
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with the bread crumbs. Pour the mixture over the pasta.
Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 374°F for 30–35 minutes, until the dish is golden brown.
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