In the kitchen,When it comes to extinguishing hunger and craving, a steamy bowl of macaroni is most probably the best suggestion ever. I mean, mac and cheese is great for quick family meals especially after a long day at work or lazy rainy days
snuggled up in a blanket on the couch. But how many of you know that making a delicious napolitano macaroni is not a rocket science? Well, look no further as we will show you how to make perfect macaroni like a pro every time.
Ingredients Needed for a Basic Macaroni Recipe
To begin with, you need just a few ingredients that are readily available. Do not panic, most of these are already in your cupboard.
Essential Ingredients;
– Elbow decreases (anomalous appendage) two cups.
– Grated cheddar cheese two cups.
– Milk, one cup.
– Butter, two tablespoons.
– For seasoning salt and pepper
Optional Add-ons for Extra Flavor;
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
– Additional half-cup grated Parmesan cheese.
– Add small amount of idaho pepper for spiciness.
– Cooked crumbled bacon bits.
Detailed Macaroni Cooking Instructions
1. Cooking the Pasta: Take a big sauce pan filled with water and some salt, and put it
on fire until boiling temperature is reached. Put in the macaroni pasta and boil as per
the manufacturers recommendation, normally 7 – 8 minutes for al dente in general.
When it is finished, drain the water and keep the pasta aside.
2. Timing and Texture: It is important not to boil the pasta too much. Soft but firm is the secret of how to make a good macaroni.
Preparing the Cheese Sauce
This is where everything comes together. For every macaroni dish, there’s got to be an abundant amount of cheese sauce as a base.
1. Melt the Butter: Get yourself a butter melting pan, preferably of medium able
diameter and place it into the fire, adjusting the heat to medium. There is no need to panic! After a short period, place the butter in the pan and allow it to melt.
2. Add Flour for Thickening: If it is recommended, and you want a thicker consistency of the sauce, you can also put in one table spoon of flour combined in
this mixture at this juncture and allow it to cook for a minute or so before proceeding with the additions of the milk.
3. Add Milk and Cheese: After whirling the whisk for some seconds, continue pouring the milk whilst still stirring in order to mix the milk so that no clumps are formed.
When the milk is warm, also shredded cheddar cheese can be added but in little portions and mixing until a smooth sauce is obtained.
4. Season It: If desired, season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper or just add them food only if more flavors are added, along with valuable garlic powder and paprika.
Bringing Together Macaroni and Cheese Sauce
With all the mac and cheese sauces set, it’s time to combine them all in creating the best dish ever made.
1.Combine: After the macaroni has been cooked and strained, place the cheese sauce over the macaroni and mix until every piece of macaroni is covered in sauce.
2. Baking is optional: In case you wish to have a crusty top layer, then mac and cheese should be transferred into a baking dish and topped with any remaining cheddar or parmesan, placed in an oven for about 15 – 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Possible Changes in the Preparation of Macaroni
This is the main reason why macaroni is so beloved, it’s because it can be prepared in countless ways. Any preference can be added to it without limitation.
1. Bacon Macaroni: In this case, crispy bacon bits will add a savory crunch.
2. Veggie Mac: Add some broccoli, spinach or peas to make it a bit healthier.
3. Spicy Mac: A little hot sauce or chopped jalapenos will do the trick.
Macaroni Dish Preparation Tips
Don’t Cook the Pasta Until It Is Overdone: Always maintain vigilance on the pasta boiling process. You wouldn’t want to eat overcooked macaroni and that’s what over boiling tends to do.
Always Prefer Shredded Cheese that Is Freshly Made: This is because anti-caking agents that are usually put in ready grated cheese will interfere with the creaminess
of the sauce. It is wise to grate the cheese by yourself.
Go Crazy with the Cheeses: Add Gruyere, Goud or even cream cheese. Make it richer.
Final Thoughts
Well, there it is – a simple and delicious macaroni dish that you can whip up in no time. It does not matter how you like it, wet with sauce or baked golden brown, macaroni is always wonderful. So whenever you feel the need to eat something warm and comforting, make this dish!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Am I required to prepare the macaroni the same day it is served? Of course not!
You can assemble the dish beforehand and then bake or reheat it in the microwave
before serving.
2. How can I make macaroni become more nutritious?
The dish can be made healthier by the addition of whole wheat pasta instead of normal pasta and the use of low fat cheese in place of full fat cheese.
3. What are the other kinds of pasta that I can use aside from macaroni pasta?
Some short pastas such as penne, fusilli or even shells may also be used.
4. Could I possibly save some macaroni for later in the freezer?
Absolutely! Just
make sure to store it in a vacuum-sealed or zipped container for not more than three
months.
5. In case I wish to consume more mac and cheese, how do I do this?
To preserve the creaminess add a little milk on top of the mac and cheese before microwaving or heating it on a stove.
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