Mac & Cheese Recipe
Durum wheat pasta with Gouda & muenster cheeses, breadcrumbs, and chives. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the durum wheat pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Make Roux
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously to form a roux.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Add Cheese
Stir in the Gouda and Muenster cheeses, salt, and black pepper until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Mix Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
- 10
Transfer to Baking Dish
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 11
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the chopped chives and olive oil.
- 12
Add Topping
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta and cheese.
- 13
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- 14
Cool Before Serving
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.