Ultimate Side Mac & Cheese
Serves 2 | with Aged Cheddar- Wheat
- Milk
- Tree nuts
- Wheat
- Fish
- Egg
- Sulphites
- Sesame
- Peanuts
- Crustaceans
- Soy
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
- Mustard
The ultimate side for any occasion! Extra creamy homemade mac & cheese is so much better than the box stuff – especially when you drizzle it with spicy sriracha and sprinkle crispy onions over top.
Ingredients
170 g
Cavatappi
(Contains: Wheat)
237 mL
Milk
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Tree nuts, Wheat, Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Sesame, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Soy, Milk)
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
28 g
Crispy Shallots
(Contains: Wheat May be present: Gluten)
4 tsp
Sriracha
(May be present: Sesame, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Wheat, Milk, Sulphites, Gluten, Soy, Tree nuts, Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
2 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-9 min. Reserve 2 tbsp pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.
While cavatappi cooks, peel, then mince garlic. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 2 tbsp butter, then garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2-3 min. Sprinkle flour over top. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, 1 min.
Add milk to the pan with butter and flour. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly, until combined, 1 min. Remove the pan from the heat. Set aside.
Add reserved pasta water and cavatappi to the pan with cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to coat. Divide mac and cheese between bowls. Top with crispy shallots. Drizzle over sriracha, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland; adding more cheese or using sharper cheddar could boost flavor.
- Ease of prep: Super easy and straightforward to make, taking little time to prepare with minimal dishes used.
- Suggestions: Consider mixing sriracha into the sauce for even heat; try adding chili flakes or Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Portions: While perfect as a side, some felt it could be larger to serve as a full meal.
- Texture: For creamier results, ensure the sauce is hot when serving; some found it improved upon reheating.
