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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I just saw a Mac and cheese tip I want to try. Cook the macaroni in equivalent amount of water (one cup to one cup) to al dente, do not drain whatever is left over. Shouldn't be much left over but it'll be starchy goodness

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I usually go with a large amount of water because you don't really need that much starch to act as an emulsifier, and generally for pasta, if you use relatively small amounts of water, the pasta will drop the temperature of the water and simmer awkwardly for a bit.

though I came across an interesting idea for pasta "Risotto style"... last night. using vege or chicken stock. apparently it'll thicken stocks into good sauces (not sure it'll work for mac and cheese, though. they say already thickened sauces like mornays are not so helpful.)