Macaroni Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Simple and delicious!

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Macaroni
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and 2 cups of macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
2
Drain and Rinse
Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup of milk and stir until combined. Gradually add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
4
Combine
Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the macaroni is well coated with the cheese sauce. Season with black pepper to taste.
5
Serve
Serve the macaroni hot, garnished with additional cheese or herbs if desired.