Easy Macaroni Recipe

Name: Easy Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 ⅓ cups whole milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (for baking); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne or ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; 12 lb dry pasta

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 ⅓ cups whole milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (for baking)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne or ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
12 lb dry pasta

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Cook pasta according to pakage direction but stop 2-3 mins before pasta is fully cooked.
3
While pasta is cooking, in a small saucepan on med high heat butter until bubbles stop forming, add butter and stir until it forms a paste, cook 3-4 mins until the butter is slightly golden.
4
Warm milk in microwave until just below room temp(20c).
5
Stirring quickly add milk slowly to the butter/flour mixture.
6
Stir until completely smooth and small bubbles bubble on the surface.
7
Stir in cheeses, salt and peppers until smooth.
8
Keep sauce on low until ready to combine with pasta.
9
Drain pasta and set aside 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
10
Add enough sauce to coat pasta and depending on pasta's surface area you may have a little left over, if the sauce needed to be thinned a little add a bit of the pasta cooking water.
11
Put the sauce pasta mixture in to an oven safe baking dish with a lid( or cover with tinfoil) and sprikle the additional parmasean over topcook covered 15-20 mins and uncovered 5-10 minutes.

5414

kcal

Calories

Fat

1021

Carbs

195

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 ⅓ cups whole milk, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Easy Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Macaroni

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions