Baked Mac and Cheese

1. 1 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.88 150 ml
2. 2 Pastapack 450 g ≈ $1.37 80 g
3. 3 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 60 g
4. 4 Salt 1 g

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

Method

1. Boil macaroni in salted water for 7 minutes until al dente, then drain.

2. Grater coarse cheese, setting aside ⅓ for topping.

3. Heat milk¹ in a pot until boiling, then add macaroni and simmer on low for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.

4. Stir in ⅔ of the cheese and cook for 2 minutes until melted and thickened into a sauce.

5. Transfer macaroni to a baking dish, sprinkle with reserved cheese.

6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15–20 minutes until the top is golden brown.