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Easy Classic Macaroni and Cheese

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Ingredients

5 portion(s)

Macaroni

  • 1200 grams filtered water, Pre Boil Kettle to speed up cooking
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, Optional
  • 500 grams Dried Macaroni Pasta

Cheesy Sauce

  • 500 grams Full Cream Milk fresh
  • 120 grams Grated Tasty Cheese
  • 60 grams Grated Parmesan
  • 50 grams plain flour
  • 40 grams Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Stock - TMX
  • 1/2 teaspoon English mustard
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    25min
    Preparation 5min
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      Recipe is created for
      TM 5
      Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!
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Recipe's preparation

    Macaroni

  1. Place water into mixing bowl and bring to the boil (if pre boiled go to next step)

    10-12min / 100°C / speed 1 

  2. Add salt (if using) and dried macaroni through the hole in the mixing bowl lid and cook

    time indicated on pasta packet  / 100°C / reverse Counter-clockwise operation / speed 1, or until al dente.

  3. Drain and set aside in pre heated thermoserver

    4. Cheesy Sauce

  4. Add all ingredients to the mixing bowl as listed and cook

    9 min/ 90°C/speed 3 or longer depending on thickness of sauce required

    5. To Serve

  5. Combine cooked pasta and cheesy sauce in thermoserver and serve

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Peas carrot and corn can be added to the pasta cooking step for an added veg hit add and extra couple of minutes to cook through. Canned tuna can be added to the cheesy sauce add a minute to the cooking time and stir through on reverse  Veiw my other recipes at //www.recipecommunity.com.au/user/99230/myrecipes/allAnd come and say hi at //www.facebook.com/rainbowinmykitchen

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  • Big winner in my house

    Submitted by Wattle on 22. November 2019 - 19:17.

    Big winner in my house

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  • Easy midweek dinner. Kids loved it. I added some...

    Submitted by gourlloyd on 22. October 2019 - 21:10.

    Easy midweek dinner. Kids loved it. I added some leftover bbq chicken and plenty of green veggies.

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  • Easy and delicious. Added half tsp Dijon as...

    Submitted by Fiasco on 1. February 2019 - 18:17.

    Easy and delicious. Added half tsp Dijon as that’s all I had. Tasted great.

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  • Great recipe! I had no parmesan left and even...

    Submitted by PortMacBec on 18. September 2018 - 20:08.

    Great recipe! I had no parmesan left and even without it the taste was amazing!

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  • Just made this for dinner for myself and my 2 year...

    Submitted by Angela92 on 14. April 2018 - 19:44.

    Just made this for dinner for myself and my 2 year old. She hasn't ever really eaten macaroni and cheese, but when shes been served pasta other then spagetti she has turned her nose up at it. Well this time, I used penne (only pasta I had in the cupboard) and she ate everything in her bowl! Will definetly be using this recipe again! Big Smile

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  • My family really enjoyed this and it’s so quick...

    Submitted by New dragon on 10. December 2017 - 17:48.

    My family really enjoyed this and it’s so quick to make.

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  • Excellent!!

    Submitted by TraceyMcAlister on 9. November 2017 - 21:41.

    Excellent!!

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  • This is my store cupboard solution whenever we are...

    Submitted by Kelly Roberts on 22. September 2017 - 17:52.

    This is my store cupboard solution whenever we are in a hurry. Fabulous! Big winner with the kids and the hubby tmrc_emoticons.-)

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  • Thank you for this easy tasty recipe. The whole...

    Submitted by FireFlea on 24. March 2017 - 00:35.

    Thank you for this easy tasty recipe. The whole family loved it. We didnt have English mustard so used Dijon Mustard (Wont do that again lol)

    I cooked the pasta on the stove while the sauce cooked away in thermo.

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  • Delicious and EASY!

    Submitted by Exquisite cooking with Sez on 8. August 2016 - 22:10.

    Delicious and EASY!

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  • Fabulous Mac and cheese!

    Submitted by Claudy2000 on 31. May 2016 - 19:20.

    Fabulous Mac and cheese! Launch, easy and TaSty. We used light milk and added some finely chopped parsley as well. 

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  • Loved Loved by both kids,

    Submitted by adnama on 23. May 2016 - 18:26.

    Loved Loved by both kids, more then the awful microwaved stuff

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  • Perfect mac n cheese, no

    Submitted by KristiK on 24. April 2016 - 14:34.

    Perfect mac n cheese, no changes necessary. Winning recipe, thanks!

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  • Great recipe thanks for

    Submitted by Linda Daleboudt on 13. April 2016 - 16:31.

    Great recipe thanks for sharing!

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  • Quick and tasty side. Loved

    Submitted by Eloise_au on 31. March 2016 - 10:53.

    Quick and tasty side. Loved the mustard flavour! Just remove the measuring cup when cooking the pasta or it boils over :s

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  • Yummmm! Big hit with our 9yr

    Submitted by Claudy2000 on 30. March 2016 - 13:49.

    Yummmm! Big hit with our 9yr old. The cheese sauce is amazing! 

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  • A BIG WINNER with the kids...

    Submitted by Thermomummy Nat on 15. March 2016 - 17:53.

    A BIG WINNER with the kids... and they are fussy!!!

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  • Easy recipe!! Kids loved it!

    Submitted by J_L_C on 8. March 2016 - 14:53.

    Easy recipe!! Kids loved it! Blitzed cauliflower through the sauce and kids didnt even notice!

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  • Best Mac N Cheese recipe to

    Submitted by Jodie52 on 2. March 2016 - 11:05.

    Best Mac N Cheese recipe to date! I added some shaved ham just before serving. Amazing cheese sauce. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Sorry but no one liked this

    Submitted by sallydz on 7. January 2016 - 23:19.

    Sorry but no one liked this not even two cheese loving children I thought it was ok but not a cheese sauce fan.

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  • Much loved by my 9 month old

    Submitted by Kim Clews on 1. January 2016 - 16:34.

    Much loved by my 9 month old grand daughter 

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  • We love this! A nothing else

    Submitted by Kymberley on 19. December 2015 - 21:11.

    We love this! A nothing else in the cupboard recipe ❤️

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  • Quick and easy.  My daughter

    Submitted by ATR on 13. December 2015 - 18:07.

    Quick and easy.  My daughter had two bowls

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  • Simple, Easy and everyone

    Submitted by linz v on 12. December 2015 - 14:42.

    Simple, Easy and everyone polished their plates off! This recipe is a keeper. Might add some sweet paprika next time. Thanks for sharing your recipe! 

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  • Now a family staple. Thanks

    Submitted by C-Bomb on 24. October 2015 - 16:44.

    Now a family staple. Thanks heaps for the recipe.

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  • I'm new to this. Can anyone

    Submitted by Loubie on 4. October 2015 - 19:02.

    I'm new to this. Can anyone tell me if measuring cup needs to be on lid for either cooking step??

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  • My two 3 year old boys love

    Submitted by burpie7 on 22. August 2015 - 14:26.

    My two 3 year old boys love this one. I do too. the touch of mustard gives it a lovely flavour. 

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  • Sooo yummy! But I need to

    Submitted by Ranger Jules on 6. August 2015 - 19:20.

    Sooo yummy! tmrc_emoticons.DBut I need to make more veg stock.I'm totally out lolThanks for the 'share' tmrc_emoticons.;)

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  • This sauce is delicious!!  I

    Submitted by emichalsky on 28. July 2015 - 10:43.

    This sauce is delicious!!  I just add some crunchy bacon to it...yummo!

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  • Sauce taste devine...many

    Submitted by Tani70 on 15. July 2015 - 20:55.

    Sauce taste devine...many thanks

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  • Great recipe! kids loved

    Submitted by JaneB07 on 1. July 2015 - 13:04.

    Great recipe! kids loved it!

     

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  • Awesome recipe, thank you!!!!

    Submitted by Violet4 on 29. June 2015 - 21:53.

    Awesome recipe, thank you!!!!

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