Baked Macaroni with Cheese Sauce
A delicious new way to serve a familiar dish! Tender macaroni is coated in a fragrant cheese béchamel and baked until lightly golden. Easy enough for beginners, this comforting meal is best served piping hot.
Updated : 04 September, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
200 grams
Elbow macaroni
200 milliliters
Milk
15 grams
Butter
15 grams
Wheat flour
80 grams
Hard cheese
1
Eggs
to taste
Salt
to taste
Nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon
Italian herbs
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. You can use elbow macaroni of any size. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Follow the cooking time indicated on the package, but leave the pasta slightly undercooked. Drain well in a colander.
Step 3
Prepare the cheese béchamel sauce. Melt the butter in a frying pan or saucepan.
Step 4
Add the flour and stir it into the butter. Cook over low heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until lightly golden.
Step 5
Gradually pour in a small amount of the warm milk, stirring continuously and pressing out any flour lumps. It is easier to achieve a smooth mixture while there is only a little liquid in the pan.
Step 6
Once the mixture is smooth, pour in the remaining milk and stir well.
Step 7
Season the sauce with salt, nutmeg, if desired, and herbes de Provence. You can also add ground black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, then cook briefly until slightly thickened.
Step 8
Finely grate the cheese. Use any flavorful hard, semi-hard or soft cheese that melts well. Reserve a small amount for sprinkling over the top.
Step 9
Add the grated cheese to the sauce.
Step 10
Stir until the cheese has completely melted, then remove the sauce from the heat.
Step 11
Beat the egg in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 12
Place the drained macaroni in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg and mix well.
Step 13
Pour in the cheese sauce and stir until the macaroni is evenly coated.
Step 14
Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter or vegetable oil. Transfer the macaroni mixture to the dish and smooth the surface.
Step 15
Sprinkle the reserved cheese evenly over the top.
Step 16
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until lightly golden. Adjust the baking time according to your oven.
Step 17
Serve the baked macaroni hot with fresh herbs and vegetables.
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