Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
White cheddar, asiago, and whole-milk mozzarella with noodles
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Macaroni
Add 2 cups of elbow macaroni to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Flour
Once melted, whisk in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of whole milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture is thickened, about 5-6 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheeses
Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of shredded white cheddar cheese, 1 cup of shredded Asiago cheese, and 1.5 cups of shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add ground black pepper and paprika to taste, mixing well.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until the pasta is well coated.
- 10
Serve
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to serving bowls and enjoy!
