Spaghetti Mac and Cheese Ingredients
- spaghetti noodles of choice (regular, gluten free, chickpea, etc.)
- butter
- flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
- milk (dairy)
- preferred shredded cheeses (sharp yellow ).
- salt & pepper
One Pot Mac and Cheese
This is a blazingly fast stovetop mac and cheese made with spaghetti, though you can substitute any kind of noodle. Now that you have some boiling water, you can enjoy our delicious and creamy one-pot mac and cheese!
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (1 quart) milk
- 6 cups (24 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the spaghetti in a soup pot as directed on the package; drain and reserve in a colander.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Stir in milk gradually and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir the cheese for three to five minutes, or until it melts, after adding the dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until spaghetti is heated through. Serve immediately.
- Steam some broccoli or cauliflower florets in your vegetable steamer, and your meal will be ready!
- One-pot meals are the easiest dinners to make! Check out 36 Quick and Easy One-Pot Meals for a huge selection of delicious one-dish meals!
- If you enjoyed this recipe for kids, you should definitely check out our list of the Top 10 Back-to-School Dinners for Kids.
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What cheese is best for mac and cheese?
Typically, sharp yellow cheddar cheese is the most popular and widely used option for macaroni and cheese. However, you can also customize the cheeses in this spaghetti macaroni, just as you can with the noodles! My personal preference is to use a blend of sharp yellow cheddar, white cheddar, and gruyere cheese, topped with a little parmesan.
