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Mac and Cheese
Pasta

Mac and Cheese

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 to 6 people 🟢 Easy

Creamy pasta with cheddar and parmesan, baked until golden and bubbling. Comfort food in its purest form.

Ingredients
  • 300 g (10.5 oz) elbow macaroni
  • 200 g (7 oz) cheddar cheese
  • 50 g (1.75 oz) grated parmesan
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oregano
  • Fresh basil (optional, to garnish)
Preparation
  1. 1

    Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta

    Boil the macaroni in salted water for 8 minutes (al dente). Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cheese sauce

    Heat the milk in a pot over medium heat. Before it boils, add the cheddar, butter, parmesan, oregano and cornstarch. Stir until it becomes a smooth, creamy sauce.

  4. 4

    Combine and bake

    Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and stir. Pour into a baking dish and top with extra parmesan.

  5. 5

    Oven

    Bake for 10 min at 200°C (390°F) until the top turns golden. Garnish with basil.

Tips
  • The cornstarch keeps the sauce from breaking and makes it creamier.
  • If you don't have cheddar, you can mix gouda + parmesan.
  • Crispy bacon on top before baking: incredible.
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