This Easy Peasy Macaroni Cheese recipe is a winner any day of the week. Give yourself and your loved ones a no-fuss vegetarian family meal treat. This creamy classic is cheesy magic perfection! Here we’re making it super simple for a quick vegetarian dinner and zero faff, because that’s how we roll. This is the quick Mac and Cheese recipe is made in one pan and has an indulgent edge while actually being zero-fuss. We’re not making a cheese sauce here, nor are we cooking the pasta separately. Yes, we’re cutting a few corners for the sake of convenience (and our sanity) but take my word for it when I say – it still tastes SO GOOD. I am always willing to forfeit maybe 10% less perfection for ease and that pays off for this recipe.
Why you’ll love this homemade Easy Macaroni Cheese
⭐️ Quick (takes about 15 minutes) ⭐️ Comforting and satisfying ⭐️ Easy and simple ingredients In fact, Macaroni Cheese actually originated in Europe somewhere (some say Italy, others claim Switzerland). But it dates back centuries in some form or another, so it’s difficult to get a matching tale. Let’s just say we’re all fans. It’s a soul-soother of a dish, and one that firmly belongs in our comfort food/easy pastas repertoire. So grab your non-stick pan and get cooking!
Substitutions
Pasta – You can use a different type of pasta BUT it won’t be quite as reliable as macaroni and can stick/break up when cooked this way. Macaroni is particularly sturdy for cooking like this and stirring a lot. Gruyere cheese – Use this for the ‘cheesy pull’ creamy cheese sauce gooeyness but it’s not vital if you don’t have it. You will need one strong cheese though (at least) for flavour.
Be aware that pasta can sometimes go a little soggy and break up when reheated, and I wouldn’t freeze this for the same reason. (Psst… This is a perfect recipe for Twixmas, when you have tonnes of leftover cheese and can’t be bothered making much of an effort, but everyone still needs feeding!) Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
