Making Mac & Cheese?

Question

So when I put the six cups of water in do I add the noodles right then and when it starts to boil time it? or do I let the water go by it self and then when it starts boiling put the noodles it and time it?

Answer 1

what i do is boil some water, after the water has boiled for 2 minutes,add salt for flavoring. after another 2 minutes, add the noodles. cook for about 8 minutes. strain the noodles, still in the strainer, put the noodles in a bowl (that is larger than the strainer) of cold water. let it soak for 5 minutes. remove it from the water and boil the noodles again but with milk. lastly, when the noodles have almost absorbed the liquid, add the cheese powder, shredded cheese, or graded cheese and mix. mix it until all the noodles are covered in the cheese sauce.

Answer 2

salt your water and bring to a boil then add macaroni.....

Answer 3

You wait til the water is boiling, You should try to read the box.

Answer 4

bring water to boil first...THEN add macaroni...and boil for 9 to 11 minutes stirring occasionaly

Answer 5

Most pasta directions say to first boil it, then add it and time it. So that's what you should do, although it probably wouldn't hurt anything if you did it the other way.

Answer 6

i wait for the water to boil- nothing much will happen to the noodles if the water isn't boiling. It doesn't really matter though. Either way you count your cooking time starting from when the water boils.

Answer 7

well first let the water boil then put the mac in  

Answer 8

boil the water...add some salt...put in noodles. when done, drain, then add the milk, butter and cheese

Answer 9

let the water boil before you add the noodles.

you can also sprinkle in some salt or a bit of olive oil if you like, to keep the noodles from sticking.

Answer 10

put the water out when it feels soft enough to you

Answer 11

it really doesnt matter

Answer 12

let the water boil first

Try these recipe while you are at it

Cheeseburger Macaroni --

1 lb. ground beef

1/4 onion, minced

1 cloves garlic, minced

14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes

2 cups raw macaroni, (cook according to package directions and drain)

1 can Campbells Cheddar cheese soup

salt & pepper to taste

Saute the onion and garlic in a little olive oil. Add the ground beef and brown. Add the diced tomatoes, including the liquid in the can. Simmer until the liquid is mostly reduced...5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the macaroni and Cheddar cheese soup. Heat through.

You can always add more cooked macaroni if you need to stretch the dish a bit.

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Spaghetti Pizza:

A Kid Favorite:

1 pound box spaghetti noodles

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg

1 Jar Marinara Sauce

1 pound lean ground beef

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

13 x 9 glass baking dish

In a large stock pot boil water to cook spaghetti, follow package directions. Drain. Measure milk in large bowl, add egg, mix well, add spaghetti and mix well.

While spaghetti is cooking brown lean ground beef in large saute pan. Drain excess fat, return to pan and add the marinara sauce. Simmer on low.

Lightly grease a 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Pour spaghetti into dish, top with meat mixture and spread cheese on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes uncovered or until cheese has melted.

You could use a mild sausage or turkey sausage for a different twist.

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Answer 13

wait for the water to boil then put the noodles in

Answer 14

Wait till it boils, add a spoon of oil, salt n your noodles. Stir so they don't stick. Bring themback to a boil n cook following the package instructions. Or until they are as tender as you want them. Then carefully pour them in a strainer when the time is up. Rinsing will stop the cooking process. If you don't rinse they will keep cooking and get mushy.

Her is a visual but I'd leave out the pepperoni!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPg6buDXX...

Answer 15

Never put noodles in cold water - the starch will be released and you'll have milky water and a gooey mess.

Boil the water, then add the noodles, then start the timer.

Answer 16

Place salt in the cold water and 1 Tbsp of oil.  Bring to a boil. Add noodles to boiling water.  Cook for amount of time specified on package and check for doneness.  

Answer 17

wait for it to boil..its at the right temp then to cook the noodles