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Stove Top Mac and Cheese
This creamy and downright delicious Stove Top Mac and Cheese is ready in under 20 minutes. Who knew that making it from scratch was this easy? Is there a more kid-friendly recipe that mac and cheese? Pasta enveloped in an ooey gooey cheese sauce? I mean, what’s not to love? This Stove Top Mac and Cheese requires very little effort and since the flavors are super simple and comforting, kids go absolutely crazy for it. Mine included!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tbsp salt, add pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2
Melt the butter in a separate large pot over medium heat and immediately sprinkle in the flour. Whisk vigorously for 3 minutes or until the butter and flour make a paste.
- Step 3
Add the milk, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and whisk 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Step 4
Add the grated cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in the pasta and spring vegetable and coat the pasta throughly. The vegetables will warm during this process. If sauce is too thick add a little pasta water to loosen.
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