Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Cooking the pasta al dente – overcooked pasta becomes mushy after baking.
• • Making a smooth roux without lumps.
• • Gradually whisking in milk to avoid a grainy sauce.
• • Ensuring the cheese fully melts using residual heat before baking.
• • Baking until the top is golden‑brown but not burnt.

Safety Warnings

• • Boiling water and hot pasta can cause severe burns – handle with care.
• • The cheese sauce is hot; whisk away from the edge of the stove to avoid splatter.
• • Use oven mitts when handling the hot casserole dish.