Western & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (Optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tsp of salt.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Flour
Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- 7
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- 8
Thicken Sauce
Continue to cook the mixture, stirring frequently until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of paprika until smooth.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, mixing well to coat.
- 11
Add Toppings (Optional)
If desired, sprinkle 0.5 cups of bread crumbs and 0.25 cups of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
- 13
Serve
Serve immediately while warm.