American · United States

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250 g Penne Pasta; 300 ml Milk; 150 g Cheddar cheese; 30 g Salted Butter; 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika

Creamy, velvety macaroni and cheese cooked entirely in one pot in under fifteen minutes.

15 min Easy Serves 3$3.13 estimated

Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

Penne Pasta
250 g
$0.60
Milk
300 ml
$0.36
Cheddar cheese
150 g
$1.88
Salted Butter
30 g
$0.26
Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp
$0.02
Salt
1/2 tsp
$0.00
Black pepper
1/4 tsp
$0.01
Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp
$0.01

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Preparation

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta for 8 minutes until al dente.
2
Drain pasta thoroughly and return to the warm pot over low heat.
3
Add butter and pour in milk, stirring continuously until the butter melts.
4
Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time until completely smooth and velvety.
5
Stir in Dijon mustard, black pepper, and smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
6
Season to taste and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

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