An American comfort dish of elbow pasta in cheddar sauce, cooked creamy and rich enough to feel like its own full meal.
10 min prep 20 min cook
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Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the milk gradually and cook the sauce for 5 minutes while whisking.
Add the cheese off the heat, so it does not release oil.
Mix the pasta with the sauce and warm over low heat for 2 minutes if needed.
Serve hot while the texture is creamy.
💡 Tip: Add the cheese after removing the sauce from the heat; high heat makes the cheese release oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with baked breadcrumbs.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
18
g protein
48
g carbs
28
g fat
5.5g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
1321.8mg
Sodium
24.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (71%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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