Any classic macaroni and cheese recipe starts with elbow noodles, so have some dried elbow pasta on hand to kick things off.

Step-by-Step Instructions. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large pot, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.

4 cups elbow macaroni; ¼ cup butter; ½ cup flour; 5 cups milk. 5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded. Salt and black pepper, to taste. Dash of Worcestershire sauce, if desired. Preheat oven to 350 ...

The Actual Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. Makes 8-ish servings. ... 1 pound large elbow macaroni or penne. 5 tablespoons butter plus about 2 extra for the baking dish and melting.

Make-ahead macaroni and cheese gives you something to really look forward to for dinner. And Ina Garten’s recipe is nearly foolproof, so you can sleep soundly knowing something delicious awaits.

Be sure to purchase block cheese for this recipe, not the pre-shredded kind. ... 1 pound elbow macaroni. 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs. Directions. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

The title of the following recipe — “The Actual Best Macaroni and Cheese” — clearly indulges in hyperbole, for the actual best macaroni and cheese is, of course, made the way you like it most.