Stove Top Mac and Cheese

Name: Stove Top Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta of choice (ziti, elbow, rigatoni or penne work great); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup spring vegetable of choice: fresh or frozen peas, cauliflower florets, sautéed leeks or chopped asparagus

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
5 servings
Calories
801 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Stove Top Mac and Cheese

Soren Carlson

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Homemade mac and cheese doesn't have to be difficult! This Stove Top Mac and Cheese is ready in minutes and absolutely delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound pasta of choice (ziti, elbow, rigatoni or penne work great)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup spring vegetable of choice: fresh or frozen peas, cauliflower florets, sautéed leeks or chopped asparagus.

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Instructions

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.
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.
Add the milk, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and whisk 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
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.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 801kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 552mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1348IU (27%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 688mg (69%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 801 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	801kcal	40%
Carbohydrates	84g	28%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	20g	100%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	103mg	34%
Sodium	507mg	21%
Potassium	552mg	12%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	1348IU	27%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	688mg	69%
Iron	2mg	11%