Macaroni and Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Good Italian macaroni (large or small)
• Salt
• Chopped cold ham, tongue, or chicken (optional)
• Fried onions (optional)
• Grated cheese (for baking)
• White sauce or milk and butter (for baking)
• Bread crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

1. Do not wash the macaroni before boiling; if dusty, wipe it with a dry cloth.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni.

3. Boil the macaroni for 10 minutes or until just tender.

4. Drain the macaroni and transfer it to cold water to remove excess starch.

5. Heat the cooled macaroni in your preferred sauce, such as tomato, mushroom, or white sauce.

6. For a baked dish, layer boiled macaroni with grated cheese and moisten with white sauce or a mixture of milk and butter.

7. Top with bread crumbs if desired before baking.