Kid Quick Pasta with Cheesy Sauce
Kid Quick Pasta with Cheesy Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the drained cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Kid Quick Pasta with Cheesy Sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the drained cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min