{"id":8507,"date":"2015-07-22T10:10:32","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T10:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/letsnomnomblog.com\/?p=8507"},"modified":"2017-03-15T02:42:16","modified_gmt":"2017-03-15T02:42:16","slug":"easy-stovetop-mac-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wazwu.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/22\/easy-stovetop-mac-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe, hasn’t it? The truth is I’ve been extra busy in the kitchen lately thanks to our weekly CSA delivery, but I’ve slacked off a little on taking photos of my everyday cooking. A couple nights ago, I whipped up this quick stovetop mac and cheese recipe to accompany some leafy greens. It’s creamy without being too rich, which seems perfect for the summertime. Plus, it’s loaded with paprika — my favorite!<\/p>\n

Easy Stovetop Mac & Cheese<\/strong>
\nServes 4 | Prep: 25 minutes<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em>
\n8 oz elbow macaroni
\n2 tbsp herbed butter\/margarine
\n1-1\/2 tbsp arrowroot powder
\n1\/2 cup plain unsweetened soy milk
\n1-1\/2 tsp paprika
\n1-1\/2 cups finely grated cheddar
\nSalt and pepper<\/p>\n

Directions<\/em>
\nCook the macaroni according package directions. Meanwhile, grate the cheddar into fine ribbons. Once the mac reaches al dente, set aside 3\/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain the mac and rinse with cold water. Set aside.<\/p>\n

In a large saucepan, melt the herbed butter\/margarine over medium heat. Whisk in the arrowroot powder until it forms a thick paste. Add the soy milk and cooking water that you saved from cooking the mac. Continue whisking it becomes a thick, saucy mixture.<\/p>\n

Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the paprika and cheddar until the cheese is completely melted. Season well with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n

In small batches, gently fold the mac into the cheese mixture. You want every mac to be lightly coated in the cheese sauce. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if desired. No one wants an under seasoned mac and cheese! Serve hot with greens on the side.<\/p>\n\n\t\t