Description
A cozy and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of pasta
- 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Mix in cheese until melted.
- Combine pasta and cheese sauce. Stir well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Swap cheese for a dairy-free option for a vegan dish.
- Add vegetables like broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: comfort food, easy recipe, pasta