Stove Top Mac and Cheese

4.50 from 8 votes

Stove Top Mac and Cheese

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

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 801kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

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.

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

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