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Name: Macaroni and cheese

Description: Gemelli macaroni cooked in melted cheddar cheese sauce

Type: Entrée (main dish), Kids entree



Accomplice: Salad or steamed vegetables.Lemonade to cut the heaviness of the cheese or a Merlot red.


This is the simplest form of pasta dish adored by kids worldwide. The macaroni used is fortified with iron and folic acids.

Recipe: Boil water in a big pot and add some salt, to this add macaroni and let it boil for 10-12 minutes. Don't cover the pot and occasionally give it a stir. In another sauce pan add 1 table spoon butter and crushed garlic, a small clove head is enough. Stir in 2 tablespoon of refined wheat flour or bread flour. A whisk is suitable here as we need to continuously stir in, the heat should be at low. Add half a cup of milk preferably whole or full creme. keep stirring till the milk thickens, this will take a while. Meanwhile strain away the water from macaroni and keep it aside.
If the sauce has thickened add grated cheddar (sharp cheddar, bright orange in colour is ideal) stir in about 1/2-1 cup depending upon the thickness required. We need creamy consistency here not too viscous that will clog your throat!
Now add the macaroni to the sauce and stir in well so it soaks the sauce. Garnish it with Cheese and your choice of herb.

Remarks: Cheddar cheese available in India have always disappointed me, the quality and variety that i find here is a lot better as the taste of this dish depends hugely on the kind of cheddar you use.
Salad as a accomplice for this can be a simple lettuce, cherry tomato and cucumber salad sprinkled with olive oil salt and pepper you can also add your favorite ham or salami if you can't be away from meat!
Fresh veges specially asparagus and carrots tastes twice as nice if they are steamed for 10 minutes. They also serve as a healthy side dish.