Dinner for 4

Lactose-Free Macaroni Cheese

Name: Lactose-Free Macaroni Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp plain flour; 500 ml lactose-free milk; 125 g parmigiano-reggiano finely grated; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 250 g elbow macaroni or short pasta; 3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs; 1 pinch paprika or cayenne pepper

$4.41for 430 minServes 4

Elbow macaroni is coated in a lactose-free milk and Parmesan sauce, then finished with crisp seasoned breadcrumbs.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Milk$0.04/oz typical	18 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	4.5 oz	$2.42Typical price
	Pasta$0.10/oz typical	8.75 oz	$0.88Typical price
	Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.41

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.10 per serving$4.41 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp plain flour
500 ml lactose-free milk
125 g parmigiano-reggiano finely grated
2 tsp dijon mustard
250 g elbow macaroni or short pasta
3 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
1 pinch paprika or cayenne pepper

Steps

Boil a large pot of water and cook the macaroni for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and toast the breadcrumbs with paprika for 3 minutes.
Whisk the flour and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan until smooth.
Whisk in the lactose-free milk and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan and Dijon mustard until melted and smooth.
Drain the macaroni, stir it into the sauce, and top with the toasted breadcrumbs.