Spicy Mac and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with a bold spicy kick from chili flakes.
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
elbow macaroni
300 g
cheddar cheese (shredded)
200 g
milk
400 ml
butter
40 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
chili pepper flakes
5 g
garlic (minced)
3 clove
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni until al dente.
Prepare the roux
Melt butter in a pan, add minced garlic and sauté briefly, then stir in flour to form a roux.
Make the cheese sauce
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then add shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
Combine and season
Mix the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce, add chili flakes, salt and pepper, and stir to coat evenly.
Serve hot
Transfer to plates and serve immediately while the sauce is creamy.
Original recipe
Storage
Add a little milk when reheating to restore creaminess
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