Barilla for Professionals

AMERICAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH ELBOWS

Servings
4

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 lb Barilla® Elbows
  • 1 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 36 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 18 cup milk
  • 8 oz diced onion
  • 2 Tbsp salt

PREPARATION

  1. 1. Heat the milk in a saucepan.
  2. 2. Melt the butter in a medium pot. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Stir in the flour and salt and cook to thicken.
  3. 3. Add the milk, whisking to blend. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer.
  4. 4.Cook pasta according to package directions.
  5. 5. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the cheese, and pour the mixture into hotel pans to cool.
  6. For each serving, to order: Reheat 1 1/4 cup pasta and sauce with a splash of milk if necessary to thin the sauce.

CHEF'S NOTE

Diced onion adds depth of flavor to this traditional cheese sauce.

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