Dinner for 4
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow pasta cooks in one pot before being folded with cream, cheddar, and Parmesan for a smooth sauce.
Typical price
$6.18for 4 servings
$1.55 per serving$6.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 oz parmesan cheese
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- sriracha (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the warm pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the cheddar and Parmesan in small handfuls, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with black pepper and serve while hot.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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