Mac'n'Cheese in a Thermos for Lunchbox

A comforting classic for lunch! Creamy pasta smothered in cheese sauce, kept warm in a thermos for a meal that pleases both young and old.

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5 min
4
10 min

  • Ingredients

    • 4 cups short pasta (macaroni, penne, or rotini)
    • 1 jar Legrand cheese sauce
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Preparation

    1. Bring the salted water to a boil in a large saucepan.
    2. Cook the pasta according to package directions, slightly al dente.
    3. Meanwhile, preheat the thermoses with boiling water.
    4. Drain the pasta in the colander.
    5. Immediately stir in the Legrand cheese sauce.
    6. Add grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
    7. Empty the water from the thermoses.
    8. Fill the thermoses with hot pasta.
    9. Close the thermoses immediately.

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Notes and tips

Cook the pasta al dente, as it will continue to soften in the thermos.
Preheating the thermos is crucial for maintaining warmth until lunchtime.
For a quicker version, prepare during dinner and reheat in the morning.
Add a little hot milk to the sauce for extra creaminess.
The pasta must be very hot when placed in the thermos.
Plan for 500ml thermoses for a generous portion.