Baked macaroni in cheese sauce
6 servings
40 minutes
Baked macaroni in cheese sauce is a cozy dish from Mexican cuisine where cheese plays a key role. This recipe combines tender pasta with a rich creamy cheese sauce, creating a harmony of textures and flavors. Baking gives the dish an appetizing golden crust, while parsley adds freshness and aroma. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings with loved ones. Its origin is tied to Mexicans' love for cheese and comfort food that warms the soul. It is quick and easy to prepare, and the result consistently delights with its rich flavor, softness, and stretchy cheese. Serve hot, enjoying every bite that melts in your mouth!
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and cook the pasta.
- Pasta: 200 g
2
Grate the cheese.
- Cheese: 200 g
3
In a separate pot, add milk, butter, and flour. Also, season with salt and pepper to taste. Place everything over medium heat and, stirring constantly, bring to a consistency of sour cream. Then turn off the heat and add 3/4 of the cheese to the sauce.
- Milk: 750 ml
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Butter: 50 g
4
Mix the pasta with cheese sauce and parsley. Place everything on a baking sheet, sprinkle cheese on top, and put in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden.
- Pasta: 200 g
- Cheese: 200 g
