Macaroni and Cheese

1. 1 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.36 40 g
2. 2 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.64 15 g
3. 3 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 5 g
4. 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 40 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Fill a large pot with 2–3 L of water, set it over high heat and bring to a boil; salt the water with a pinch of salt; wash and dry the cucumber⁴.

2. Bring the water to a boil on high heat and add the pasta¹; cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes to al dente, stirring every 4 minutes; drain the pasta after cooking.

3. Return the pasta¹ to an empty pot, add butter³ and grated cheese; stir over low heat 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts and a smooth creamy mass forms.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir for another minute over low heat; the mass should become balanced.

5. Wash and dry the cucumber⁴.

6. Cut the cucumber⁴ into 1 cm batons.

7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a plate and arrange the cucumber⁴ sticks beside it.

8. Serve the dish immediately; you can also keep the cucumbers⁴ chilled for contrast.

In short

• A child's portion for ages 1–3; suitable from 12 months. For younger kids, halve it and purée.