PASTA WHEELS AND CHEESE

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Put a new spin on macaroni and cheese with pasta wagon wheels (rotelle). Spoon into little paper cups to serve a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
1 pound rotelle pasta (wagon wheel)
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 10 ounces), plus 4 tablespoons for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add pasta; cook until al dente. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat.When butter begins to foam, add flour; cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper, cayenne, mustard, and cheese; stir until melted.
  • Stir cheese sauce into the pasta, and serve immediately.

Robert Montes
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Umar Shaid
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This is the best pasta and cheese recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again.


masood anjum
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I'm not a big fan of pasta and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Rustin Shirazi
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it travels well.


Abbakar Jibril
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Leonor Florez
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Tamang Sajin
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Mobeen hanif
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This is my favorite pasta and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Nobi Mia
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food.


Asher
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Greg 28
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it.


Ahmad Goraya
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Cash Simpson
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and cheese.


Jugal Gupta
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This is the best pasta and cheese recipe I've ever tried. The cheese sauce is so smooth and flavorful.


Iftixor Sultonov
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater cleaned his plate.


Mujahid Noonari
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.


Ranty Shil
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Mimi Augustin
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My kids love it and it's always a hit when I bring it to potlucks.


Meg Balika
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Pasta Wheels and Cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.