Macaroni Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings (optional)
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Add 2 cups of macaroni pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook for 7-8 minutes or until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute until it turns a light golden color.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- 7
Add Cheese and Spices
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well until all pasta is coated.
- 9
Optional Toppings
For added flavor and texture, sprinkle 1 cup of bread crumbs and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the macaroni.
- 10
Serve
Serve the macaroni hot, and enjoy your delicious homemade macaroni!