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A deliciously creamy vegetarian dish, an American classic.
Ingredients
FRESH FROM THE STORE
- 8 oz Elbow Macaroni
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs
![Recipe-ingredients-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
FROM YOUR PANTRY
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
![Recipe-step-1-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 1
Heat up water in a pot, add a pinch of salt. When it starts boiling, add pasta and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 mins. Then drain.
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Step 2
Separate 4/5 of the butter. Place in a second pot and melt it over low heat. Stir so that butter gets evenly liquid.
![Recipe-step-3-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 3
When butter has turned all liquid, slowly stir in flour to make a roux. Turn down heat to minimum.
![Recipe-step-4-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 4
Heat up water in a pot, add a pinch of salt. When it starts boiling, add pasta and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 mins. Then drain.
![Recipe-step-5-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 5
Separate 4/5 of the butter. Place in a second pot and melt it over low heat. Stir so that butter gets evenly liquid.
![Recipe-step-6-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 6
When butter has turned all liquid, slowly stir in flour to make a roux. Turn down heat to minimum.
![Recipe-step-7-macaroni-and-cheese](https://cooktour.com/wp-content/themes/woodmart/images/lazy.png)
Step 7
Put macaroni in a large casserole dish. Spread sauce over macaroni, then breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 30 mins. Serve pasta on a plate and garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle with a some paprika powder.
Enjoy!