Macaroni and cheese sauce
Votes: 2
Time: 35 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan form the base of this rich, delicious mac and cheese sauce, as featured on Food Network magazine. This quick dish is made entirely on the stovetop, so you won't have to sacrifice any precious oven space this Thanksgiving.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 340 g spiral pasta (gemelli, cavatappi)
- Salt
- 3 tbsp (45 g) butter
- 1 tbsp. wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 can (340 g) of concentrated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 tbsp. grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, and/or green onions
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt a tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, mustard, and cayenne pepper, stirring with a wooden spoon until a paste forms. Cook, stirring, until the paste rises slightly, about 1 minute. Pour in both types of milk and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and creamy, 6-7 minutes. Add the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and the Parmesan, reserving 2 tablespoons. Stir until the cheeses melt, keeping warm. - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, herbs and/or green onions, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Heat until the butter melts, about 1 minute. Stir.
Strain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid, and return it to the pan. Toss with the remaining tablespoon of butter, then add the cheese sauce, thinning it with more cooking liquid if necessary. Season with salt and sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture.
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