How to make Macaroni (Penne) Pie!!✨

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper fat alternative.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Salsa provides flavor with fewer calories, and vinegar is a low-cost alternative.

Boil two packs (800 g) of penne pasta in salted water until slightly past al dente, then strain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Return the pasta to the pot and add 1 cup of ketchup (preferably Swiss ketchup).

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, being cautious not to over-salt due to the cheese.

Add 5 tablespoons of fresh seasoning (a mix of herbs, onions, and garlic) to the pasta.

Incorporate 1 cup of evaporated milk and 1 cup of water into the mixture while it's still hot, stirring gently.

Add 4 cups of grated New Zealand cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined and the cheese starts to melt.

If the mixture appears too dry, add an additional 1/4 cup of evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of water, mixing until the desired consistency is reached.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, evenly distributing it without making it too thick.

Bake until golden brown and set, checking for desired doneness.

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