Step 3:
boiling pan, x 1 (big enough to fit the macaroni in). Step 4:
boiling pan, small, x 1 (for the cheese sauce). Step 7:
chopping board, x 1. Step 8:
wooden spoon, x 1 Step 9:
cheese grater, x 1 Step 13:
1. Fill a boiling pan with enough water to submerge the macaroni and then bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and turn the heat down to a simmer and leave for around 10 ? 12 minutes, until el dente (this is when the pasta is cooked throughout but still has a slight toughness which allows for a bite whilst eating). Once ready remove using a colander and drain well. Step 15:
2. In the meantime melt the butter in a small boiling pan on a medium heat. Once melted mix in the flour to make a roux (this is a clumpy, doughy mixture that liquid can be added to to make a white sauce). Next, slowly add the milk bit by bit whilst stirring continuously until all the milk is used and you are left with a thick, pourable white sauce. Step 18:
3. Lastly, add the grated cheddar cheese and parmesan to the white sauce and continue stirring until combined. Mix the cheese sauce in with the macaroni, season to taste and then enjoy. 