Mac and cheese
Vegetarian. 14 small steps, 8 of them done meanwhile, while a timer runs. The main ingredients: penne, shredded cheese and butter.
- Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- per serving
- 821 kcal
In Orzo you cook it step by step with timers, adjust the servings and put what’s missing on the shopping list. Also with the kitchen machine.
Ingredients
- Penne200 g
- Shredded cheese90 g
- Butter35 g
- Flour25 g
- Milk250 ml
- Breadcrumbs2 tbsp
- Mustard1 tsp
- Chives½ bunch
- Paprika½ tsp
- Nutmegto taste
- Water2 l
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Contains Gluten and Lactose
You need
7 parts- Large pot
- Small pan
- Whisk
- Cutting board & knife
- Cup
- Colander
- Plate
Directions
14 stepsBring water to a boil
10 minHigh heat
Bring 2 l water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- 2 l Water
Cut the chives
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Meanwhile, cut the chives into fine rolls.
- ½ bunch Chives
Toast the breadcrumbs
2 minMedium heat
Meanwhile, while step 1 runs
Melt 10 g butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast for about 2 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
- 11 g Butter
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
Set the crumbs aside
Meanwhile, while step 3 runs
Tip the breadcrumbs onto a plate.
Cook the pasta
9 minHigh heat
Salt the water with 1 tbsp salt (about 20 g) and add the penne. Cook 1 minute less than the package says, about 9 minutes.
- Salt
- 200 g Penne
Melt the butter
Medium heat
Meanwhile, while step 5 runs
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter (25 g) in a medium pot over medium heat.
- 25 g Butter
Stir in the flour
1 minMedium heat
Meanwhile, while step 5 runs
Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until it smells slightly toasty.
- 25 g Flour
Stir in the milk
Medium heat
Meanwhile, while step 7 runs
Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly, so no lumps form.
- 250 ml Milk
Simmer the sauce
3 minLow heat
Meanwhile, while step 7 runs
Simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes, until the sauce runs thickly off the spoon. Season with salt, pepper and 1 pinch nutmeg.
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Nutmeg
Melt the cheese
Meanwhile, while step 9 runs
Take the pot off the heat. Stir in the mustard and paprika, then stir in the shredded cheese in two portions until melted.
- 1 tsp Mustard
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 90 g Shredded cheese
Scoop out pasta water
Scoop out a cup (about 100 ml) of pasta water.
Drain
Drain the pasta in a colander and let it drip well.
Mix in the pasta
Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir well. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Season with salt.
- Salt
Serve
Sprinkle with the crumbs and chives and finish with pepper. Serve right away.
- Black pepper
Nutrition
per serving821 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 94 g
- Fat
- 34 g
Guide values, calculated from the ingredients.
