8.25.2010

lazy wo(man) mac & cheese



here's a crazy simple one for you. so easy i almost didn't post it.

it's quicker than this stovetop mac & cheese and takes the same amount of time as the blue box.

and if you're a coffee drinker and enjoy cheese (like that's a real question), you probably have everything in your pantry to make it...

...and i made it up as i went along, so the measurements are approximate. if you want more cheese, add it. if your cheese sauce looks a little thin, add a touch more half & half, but go easy on it. a little goes a long way.

lazy woman mac & cheese
10 minutes, serves one

for each serving -
1/2 cup dried short cut pasta, i used ditalini
2 tablespoons half & half or whole milk (a good size splash)
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese (a palmful)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (a little less than half the cheddar)
salt & pepper
  1. cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. when the pasta is done, add the half & half to the pan. if you have an electric stove like me, put the pan back on the hot burner and leave the burner off. if you have a gas stove like i wish i do, put it over super low heat. warm the half & half for 30 seconds to a minute.
  3. season with salt & pepper and mix in the cheese.
  4. when the cheese is melted, stir in the pasta. ta da. easiest saturday lunch ever.

6 comments:

  1. Just found your blog through this post on Foodgawker and very glad I did! Everything looks wonderful and the pictures are gorgeous!

    Sometimes the simplest things are the best, especially covered in cheese!

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  2. MMmMMMm this is super close to my own secretly lazy mac & cheese! the only addition i make is to start the sauce with a roux <3

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  3. Super yummy! I made this for my kids for their after-school snack. Thanks!

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  4. bookmarked! this has to taste worlds better than the blue box - thanks for posting!

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  5. Yeah, this pic is super tasty. Loving the noodle choice too. I'll try this out for sure. Thanks!

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