Pasta & Noodles

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 unit Elbow macaroni; 1 unit Cheddar cheese; 1 unit Gruyere cheese; 1 unit Milk; 1 unit Flour; 1 unit Butter; 1 unit Breadcrumbs

Savour the rich culinary tradition in this pasta favorite. Quick enough for weeknights, fancy enough for dates.

Chef Chef Hsin-I

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Servings 6 portions

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line your baking dish or sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 3

In a separate pan, melt butter or heat oil. Sauté the aromatics, then stir in your base sauce ingredients. Let simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes to let flavors meld.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking pan or sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden-brown or baked through.

Step 5

Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh herbs (like basil, parsley, or cilantro) and a sprinkle of grated cheese or sea salt. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Ingredients & Portions

Ingredients

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📖 Culinary Journey & Secrets

Savour the rich culinary tradition in this pasta favorite. Quick enough for weeknights, fancy enough for dates.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line your baking dish or sheet with parchment paper.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a separate pan, melt butter or heat oil. Sauté the aromatics, then stir in your base sauce ingredients. Let simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking pan or sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden-brown or baked through.
Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh herbs (like basil, parsley, or cilantro) and a sprinkle of grated cheese or sea salt. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!