How to Make MACARONI and CHEESE Like an Italian

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Provolone is often less expensive and melts well.

gouda cheese

🥗Healthier: smoked gouda

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is a more common and cost-effective option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar crunch at a lower price.

Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.

Bring the water to a boil and add 1.5 packets of penne pasta.

Cook the pasta for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

While the pasta cooks, prepare the cheese sauce.

Cut the provolone cheese into cubes for later use.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.

In a separate saucepan, melt 100 grams of butter over medium heat.

Add 1 glass of full cream milk to the melted butter and stir to combine.

Incorporate 100 grams of taleggio cheese into the mixture, stirring until melted and smooth.

Add 120 grams of buffalo mozzarella to the cheese sauce and stir until melted.

Mix in 6 large tablespoons of pecorino cheese or parmesan cheese until fully combined.

Combine the cooked penne pasta with the cheese sauce, mixing well to coat.

Top the macaroni with the cubed provolone cheese before serving.

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