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Simple stovetop mac and cheese

From the video “Simple Mac & Cheese” by Adam Ragusea. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Adam Ragusea. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~135 min
est.
Serves
~5
est.
Cost
~$2.28*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$12.72* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
5

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.10*for the batch in the video
~$2.28*per serving

You save about ~$12.72* per serving (85% less*) than ordering it out — ~$50.90* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario mac and cheese, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: whole milk, kraft deli deluxe american cheese, large pasta shells

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario mac and cheese at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving931 kcal · 47% of 2,000
Fat52 g66%
Saturated fat31 g155%
Sodium1,761 mg77%
Carbohydrate82 g30%
Fiber2.9 g10%
Total sugars14 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein35 g70%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−16 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 4 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 5 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: black pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • pot
  • wooden spoon
  • colander
  • baking dish
  • aluminum foil
  • oven

What the video didn’t say

  • servings and total cooking time were not explicitly stated
  • exact quantity of black pepper is not specified
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-02. Thumbnail and video are Adam Ragusea’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Simple stovetop mac and cheese

What makes Adam Ragusea's Simple stovetop mac and cheese recipe and technique special?

Adam Ragusea's take on Simple stovetop mac and cheese focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Simple stovetop mac and cheese at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Simple stovetop mac and cheese recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Simple stovetop mac and cheese ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Simple stovetop mac and cheese can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Adam Ragusea's Simple stovetop mac and cheese?

This recipe utilizes approximately 5 ingredients across 9 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Simple stovetop mac and cheese?

The official cooking video by Adam Ragusea is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.