Jul 14 2026
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Mac And Cheese Recipe

Inspired by True Food Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

curly pasta with fluffy parmesan cheese clouds

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Cheese Sauce

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the curly pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden, stirring continuously.

  2. 3

    Add Milk

    Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Add Cheese and Seasonings

    Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Combining

  1. 5

    Mix Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.

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