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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the cavatappi pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 4
- 5
Make Roux
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly golden.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually add 4 cups of milk to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 7
Add Cheeses
Lower the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until all the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Season Sauce
Add garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat all the pasta with the cheese sauce.
