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Milk Macaroni (macaroni le lebese)

Small macaroni cooked gently in sweetened, buttery milk until creamy. A soft, comforting dish, much loved by children as a snack or light supper.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

416 kcal per serving

Protein
13.6 g
Carbohydrates
57.8 g
Fat
13.7 g
of which saturated fat
8.6 g
Fiber
2.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil.
  2. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a clean pan, heat the milk over low heat with the sugar and salt without letting it boil.
  4. Add the drained macaroni and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Once the milk has reduced and thickened, stir in the butter until it melts.
  6. Serve warm, sprinkled with cinnamon if you like.

Variations and tips

Extra creamy. Stir in a beaten egg yolk off the heat for a richer texture.

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