Mac N Cheese Recipe
Cavatappi pasta, homemade sauce. Additions: bison +9, New Mex +4, pepper/onion mix +4, bacon +3, Hatch chiles +1.5, tomatoes +1.5.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Cheese
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring until well coated.
- 5
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, fold in any optional additions such as bison, New Mexican green chile, pepper/onion mix, bacon, Hatch chiles, or tomatoes.
- 6
Serve
Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese or toppings as desired.
