“Macaroni and Cheese”

Pasta al Burro e Formaggio

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    as a main course
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
How to Cook Italian

By Giuliano Hazan

Published 2005

  • About

Although this bears little resemblance to the macaroni and cheese typically served in the States, it is certainly as universally loved by children (and adults) in Italy. The cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, makes it a nutritious meal as well as a delicious one. It is an easily digestible cheese rich in protein, vitamins, calcium, and phosphorus. In fact pediatricians in Italy recommend introducing it to a baby’s diet as soon as the child begins eating solid food. It is best to use a sturdy flou