An Italian Rates Macaroni & Cheese - Kraft, Velveeta, Homemade + A 13th Century Recipe
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2023
- We know Alessio LOVES pasta, but does he love macaroni and cheese?? We're doing the ultimate Mac & cheese taste test to see if we can find a recipe that's Italian approved. Macaroni and cheese originated in Italy after all! First, he tries everyone's favorite, Kraft Mac & Cheese, then, Velveeta Shells and cheese. After that, I make him my delicious homemade Italian macaroni and cheese recipe with besciamella, gorgonzola, parmigiano reggiano, brie and fontina. (You could also call this pasta quattro formaggi or "four cheese pasta". Finally, we finish with a 13th century Italian macaroni and cheese recipe from a Medieval cooking book called, Liber de Coquina. It's called de lasanis! Guinness World Records lists this as the very first macaroni and cheese recipe and we show you how to make it in the video! Which Mac & cheese recipe will be the winner??
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While the first recorded recipe similar to a macaroni and cheese did come from Italy in the 13th century, the first modern recipe for mac and cheese actually comes from a 1769 book called The Experienced English Housekeeper written by Elizabeth Raffald! Raffald's recipe is for a Béchamel sauce with cheddar cheese (a Mornay sauce in French cooking), which is mixed with macaroni, sprinkled with Parmesan, and baked until bubbly and golden. The UK really thought they were safe this time around 😂.
As for the dish's US history...you can thank the FRENCH for being the ones to serve Thomas Jefferson the dish in the late 1700s! He loved macaroni so much, he brought back a recipe to Monticello and tried to get US Ambassador to France William Short to purchase a macaroni-making machine in 1793. But the machine didn't work, so Jefferson ended up importing Parmesan and macaroni for himself. Mac and cheese was once viewed in the US as a dish for the upper-class, but once factory production of the ingredients made it affordable, everyone started eating it.
Uh-oh, another French vs Italian battle 🤣
Thank you so much for all the added history! It's very interesting! We love how such a simple dish has such a fascinating story.
Actually, it was brought back by James Hemings, Jefferson’s chef (and slave)
Wow, I did not know that. Interesting
@@tomhalla426 wow, interesting
@@DomoniqueMusiclover Yeah, James and Sally Hemings were Jefferson’s late wife’s half siblings. James Hemings received professional lessons in cooking while in France when Jefferson was an envoy.
I think they should do more cooking from his an her childhood an I love their past videos too where they do teach u the history of the dish
love this idea!
Yes would love to see this too!!
That's n awesome idea!
I can't believe Alessio is actually eating Mac n Cheese. He deserves so much credit for this LMAO 🤣
@kallie why?
exactly, he made such a saccrifice for the viewers: eating Mac and Cheese, and Hawaii pizza :D
Alessio deserves the Congressional Medal of Honor 🤣👍
I actually really appreciate that I feel like Alessio really modified his dislike of the Kraft when he found out when/why it was created, and why it was powder cheese. I mean, he didn’t say it was good lol, but you could see he understood the time and circumstance in which it was created and I think that’s really cool.
Emergency food is definitely different than when you have access to anything in the grocery store. Any of the powdered mac and cheeses can be prepared with just water and the powder if you have to.
Powdered cheese wasn't invented until 1943!
yeah- he's honest that he doesn't like it, but he respects its roots...a "fair" assessment...
Growing up in the 60s in SE Oklahoma there were only two or 3 cheeses available in our grocery stores. I remember sliced American Cheese, blocks of Colby cheese and regular cheddar. Cottage cheese was also available. The first time I tried Parmesan was out of a boxed meal from Chef Boyardee Boxed Spaghetti Meal kits. There was a little can of pre-grated Parmesan in the box lol. Monterey Jack was sold in the 70s at the bigger stores around 55 miles from our house so we rarely got it
As a kid we had Kraft Mac and cheese with ground beef and mushroom soup. Our ghetto version of beef stronganoff.
I made this before. So good !!😅
I’m gonna have to try it!
I've just come across your videos today when youtube recommended it, and I've been having fun watching! Also, as a side note, I appreciate Alessio acknowledging that Kraft may not be the best all-around taste, but it serves its purpose with being a cheap meal, especially back when it was made. Instead of just writing it off entirely. I grew up on Kraft Mac & Cheese and still like to have it every so often. It is very nostalgic!
So we now know the history of mac and cheese, but what about the history of cheese? Well, the earliest archaeological evidence of cheesemaking in dates back to 5500 BCE and is found in what is now Kuyavia, Poland. However, we still don't know the exact origin whether it's Poland or somewhere else since there's no conclusive evidence. Ancient Greece on the other hand credits the mythological culture hero Aristaeus as the one to discover cheese. And cheesemaking became commonplace once the Roman Empire came around. In conclusion...cheese is love, cheese is life.
would have expected you to say that your grandfather made it first lol
Iheir historical information is actually a little off.
Nice to see you getting around a bit Kim.
For the Kraft Mac & Cheese the sauce should always be made in a separate pot, 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of butter heat until butter is melted and add cheese and stir until it starts to thicken. Strain mac and add sauce. IMO it’s perfection.
I do that while the pasta is draining in the same pot so there less clean up. I also add a tiny bit of garlic salt and a few good shakes of ground black pepper.
Your kitchen is so homey and cute! Love the smile when Alessio loves the Mac and cheese. You both were so fun!
Your videos make me happy. Thank you, two, for sharing your relationship with us.
Kraft Mac&CH is total comfort food. My mom added hamburger to it. I also add onions, peppers, garlic, peas and corn, plus black pepper and a little crushed red pepper.
Guys I really enjoyed this video with all the recipes! Pasta is comfort food and like base for anything to combine. We also eat white pasta when we are sick! At least in our family 😅
Who would know that this simple recipe would be a rediscovered trend nowadays? But surely it is so good to eat every food in its natural taste and form and then you can add different things. Like a simple spaghetti with tomato sauce and cheese on top.
Simplicity is the key to everything. Thank you so much for making me happy when I watch your videos! May you always be together in love and harmony and you shine bright like the stars! 🥰🤗👏👏👏
My wife and I just made the last one they tried. We didn’t have the same cheese they used. But we did have $25 worth of parmigiano Reggiano. It was really good! But I think it would be better with multiple cheeses. Like use the cheeses they used with here homemade Mac and cheese, and put the parmigiano Reggiano as the top layer and broil it for the last few minutes. But for just 3 ingredients, I must say, it was definitely worth trying 👍
I improved my recipe by removing the béchamel and making the cream from a combination of the pasta water, white wine, and of course the cheeses. The cheese base that I use is similar to that of a fondue Savoyarde (Gruyere, Beaufort and Comté), and I finish the dish with some Pecorino, so that some bites are more salty. I also use penne... I think you both going to like it.
That sounds delicious
You two are adorable, love your channel! This was a fun video, but in fairness to Kraft Mac and Cheese, Alessio should try it again with a half a stick of butter and a little more milk.😊😘
I think it’s time to go medieval on the mac & cheese!😊
Most people don't realize Kraft owns Velveeta. So technically they're both Kraft mac and cheese. Just a different type.
I grew up on homemade Mac and cheese made with a béchamel sauce with (as my daughter says) “enough pepper that it bites back”then baked. Nothing beats it!
I love watching you guys❤ Such a great couple!
Great job Guys! 👍😋 Layered butter and cheese and bake a little, the best! Like a little a quick baby lasagna without the ricotta and without the long baking time. Beautiful!
A trick from my dad! After draining the pasta, melt the butter in the milk and then mix in the cheese powder before adding the noodles back. You don’t end up with clumps.
so fun! love watching your channel!!
Thank you so much!!
I love how the cheese grater is always on the table 😅
I’m not even done watching the video yet and I’m putting in my comment because I can’t wait! Sometimes I wish you had like that red countdown clock from the movies when the bomb is about to go off and the hero needs to diffuse it. 🤣🧨 Poor Alessio. Thank you for being such a good sport about all of the processed food that I’m sure you were not exposed to before you came to the US. ❤️🇨🇦
I have been eating butter and Parmesan on pasta since I was a very poor college student. It was cheap and SOOOO tasty!!! It is such a comfort food.
That’s pretty much how Alfredo sauce is made. Some versions (and the one I prefer) use heavy cream and Parmesan (preferably, Parmigiana-Reggiano) or lots of butter with parm.
this is so much fun to watch, greets to both of you. I can tell you that for over 2-3 years I have been reconstructing the recipes from De re coquinaria Ancient Roman cuisine, and I was really astonished sometime with the results. And it reveals so much about the Roman elites eating habits. Of course it is also such fun to do! This last recipe is just wonderful! Greets to both of you from Poland.
I am definitely going to try the original Mac & Cheese. It looked so good. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you SO much for the way you approached this video!
When you haven't experienced much as a kid, box mac and cheese was a warm meal ... 4 for $1.00
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Sometimes we got fancy and put cut up hot dogs or diced ham into the boiling water.
I agree with him, the gorgonzola dolce would be amazing in her interpretation of the dish! It's creamier and easier to melt!
Ok now I want macaroni and cheese. The last one does look so interesting and the fact that it looks easy to make has me so happy. Will definitely try. I do like how honest Alessio is. 🤗 We the people want to know the truth 😂
Now that was a learning exercise. Thank You.
The both of you are so much fun!
Grazie mille
I have never seen Kraft Mac & Cheese done so expertly!! Alessio, it was beautiful!!
I don’t know if anybody would like to try it, but everybody always raves about my macaroni and cheese recipe but I’m from the southern United States
Baked buttermilk macaroni and cheese
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• 6 eggs
• 2-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 3-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 8- oz elbow macaroni cooked and drained
• salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Stir in melted butter, cheese and salt.
• Add cooked pasta and stir to coat.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top it desired
• Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes.
I would try this. I often add cream cheese and sour cream to mine. I fancy mine up with a smidge of garlic, onion powder, paprika, Bavarian seasoning, and feta (if I have it).
First, the chemistry between you two… *Chef’s kiss💋 “!!!!
Next, you two should try different American baked Mac and cheese with the crunchy topping. They have so many now, even hot Cheetos topping..
It can be a part 2. I’m only thinking this since you both enjoyed the baked Mac and cheese. It gives it that extra layer of flavor. 😊🙃😊🙃
ooo good idea! Alessio probably won't survive the hot cheetos mac hahah
@@ThePasinis haha grab some bread and milk to temper the heat 😂
There is the southern type of Mac cheese where you have lots of cheese, pieces of butter layered in a dish then you pour a mixture of milk and eggs. Top it with more cheese then bake! So rich!
@@marissamcwhiter9381 I’d try it! I love pasta all ways! I will definitely look into it!
no southern baked mac n cheese? curious to what he would think of it.
Agreed
Agreed. Prepared correctly, and a little hot sauce, it's magnificent.
decided to switch it out for the homemade with italian cheeses. I need to take him to a meat and three and have southern mac n cheese there!
Yes southern baked m&c is awesome 👍
This was great!! Lol Kraft mac n cheese is nostalgic for me too, but sadly didn’t get to have it growing up. Discovered after a college friend introduced me to it. Didn’t like the idea at first, but got addicted to it as a cheap, simple, comforting meal/snack when I was craving something quick.😅 and lol to the medieval recipe for mac n cheese - his Italian ancestors knew what they were doing and went wayyy back!!! I’d love to try making that dish!
That last dish is very similar to how I've been making my own mac and cheese since college. I had never tried boxed mac and cheese. Instead, I make mine with either pasta of choice or tortellini, depending on mood. I add butter, a bit of pasta water, and a blend of flaked asiago and parmigiano-reggiano (or just parmesan) - or pecorino romano (has the same bite as the previous cheese combo) to the drained pasta. I hand-crush a dash of California basil (it has a hint of anise) and thyme into the mix. I only warm it in the oven long enough to properly melt the cheese. When I was in college, I only ever made it on the stovetop. Even now, I sometimes only get that far before I start eating out of the pot. It's so simple and good. It's a great comfort food.
I cook REAL food in my kitchen, but I confess to LOVING Kraft Mac and Cheese. It is a life-long love affair. I love the size of the mac and the taste of the imitation cheese. I can't help myself. My husband and I don't eat it often, but sometimes we pair it with the hot dogs he loves. Guilty pleasures.
I definitely have to try this original Mac n Cheese. Great video. I enjoyed it. Mi piace il video
That was awesome!!!! I sure will try it! Looks delicious! And I already have a bamboo stick as in Asian! LOL! 😊thanks for sharing!
Wish you would have tried Cracker Barrel mac and cheese. The white cheddar is AMAZING. You guys ROCK❤
Can you do a video of what wine goes with different pasta dishes?
(#1) I love how you compare homemade vs box with drama!!! 💖💖💖💖💝💝💝
Gotta try all the options! 😊
I love his honesty 😂
Grazie mille
You guys are my comfort youtubers!! Thanks for sharing your life ♥️
Looks yummy (Jessi I may try your homemade mac & cheese!) In Australia i grew up with cooked pasta with jar cream cheese spread as our “mac and cheese” and still love it lol and can turn it into my nans pasta bake by adding sautéed tomato onions zucchini mushrooms and bacon sometimes chicken, add some sour cream and grated mozzarella for extra deliciousness and bake till cheese is golden.. Nostalgic 😂😋
You two make me smile
I have started making my own pasta. I can't go back to store bought anymore. Your honest opinion is refreshing.
Kraft makes a White Cheddar mac & cheese which in my opinion is much better than the classic (orange) blue box version. Then take that packet of orange cheese and sprinkle it on your buttered popcorn.
My (Jessi) favorite is the white cheddar too 😊
The original powdered cheese that was invented in 1943 was white.
1/2 bar of Kerrygold Irish butter and 1 can evaporated milk later topped with real Parm Regg. makes Kraft fairly edible and also salty and fatty and more expensive.
You’re so much fun! I have to make this 13th century Mac & cheese
I love Kraft Mac and Cheese but I leave the milk out. Just butter and salt. I enjoy your videos. You guys are so cute!
I still enjoy box mac and cheese. I shop at Wegmans here and I really like their own brand, 49 cents a box. But I use unsalted butter and sour cream instead of milk. If I have any shredded cheese in the fridge, I'll put a handful of that in it. And always lots of ground black pepper. Not fresh ground, it doesn't work the same in this.
I've been cooking my whole life, had an Italian restaurant with my brother, always experimenting with new dishes, but I have honestly never been able to make a good homemade mac and cheese. I always screw it up. You want some cioppino, clam linguini, pork saltimbocca, bolognese, I'm your guy. I just haven't been able to master simple dang mac and cheese for some reason.
This will be something I make this week.
You tell him Jessi! You are cooking, you are in charge
This video spurred me to research the best pastas. I read that bronze die cut are better. I would love see a video comparison/contrast of the best pastas available to the US. I love your vids and positive, humorous energies.
Today I learned that the Kraft Mac n Cheese is a full 10 years older than my whole country. 😁
Wow
Did you mean Kraft dinner? Powdered cheese wasn't invented until 1943!
I believe Kraft has changed their powdered cheese over the years, because I remember it being more powdery and less granular. It dissolved differently than it does now. Still tastes basically the same, though. It definitely was a childhood favorite, along with Spaghetti-O’s!
They took out nuclear orange color in favour of natural. Seriously
Loved the video! You guys are too cute! Could you share the name of the 13th century cheese used in the OG recipe? I didn't catch it and really want to try to make!
0:50 Every cultured American upon realizing that all of our American food is the processed boxed version of some ethnic original 😂
Jessi, I would give you a 10 for homemade. That looks good. When I was in college, I ate Kraft, Velveeta, and Ramen soup all the time.
Box mac always needs some pepper, a lil garlic and onion powder and a handful of sharp cheddar, if you're extra, add a dollop of mayo and sour cream. We also will make it a full meal by adding frozen peas and a can of tuna.
I still make Kraft mac and cheese, but rarely without alterations. Just this past week I added 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, and cream of mushroom soup for a complete meal. My husband would never eat mac and cheese, he would never eat macaroni pasta, his favorite pasta was penne and mostaccioli. Penne was for a smooth sauce because it would adhere in the ridges and mostaccioli was for meat sauces where the sauce would get caught inside the pasta.
I have been eating Spinach Fettuccine with Butter and Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for years. Life changing!
Best video yet!🇮🇹
Grazie
Can't believe I ate the powder Mac and cheese. Alessi's version sounds so much better. And a huge thank you for the videos. I forgot how much I miss the authentic Italian foods and spirits.
Such an entertaining video! I love fun facts and learning the history too! Different levels of dishes can be a fun new series of videos! "Shut up and eat it or get out of the house"- Jessi 😂
At least he's honest about it which I deeply respect. My personal favorite is Velveeta but I add mozzarella
What cheese was used for the last one ? Loved this episode !
For me it’s the blue box, ultimate comfort food and nostalgic. 😁
The reason for the skewer is that in the Middle Ages forks were not common and mostly only for the wealthy. Most others are with wooden spoons, hands, and a knife. The forks of that day were also really more for stabbing foods as they were o my 2 prongs spaced about 3/4” apart.
Once again proving cheese variety and quality make all of the difference, gorgonzola being a mild cow milk cheese vs typical blue cheese make for a mild flavor.
Simple quality cheese, butter w/ pasta shows less is more with good ingredient. 🌾Buon Appetito 👌
yes! "less is more" is a big thing in Alessio's cooking! And you can't ever beat real cheese 😊
My Mac n cheese is made so the grandkids will eat it. Make a sauce of butter half n half then in a bowl I grind up a 1/2 cup of each of these: Colby, Colby Jack, cheddar, sharp cheddar, extra sharp cheddar, American, Monterey Jack,cream cheese, Gouda, any other cheeses you want to add or take out. I mix it in the bowl add the cooked pasta and 2 eggs put cheese on top and pop in the oven. The grandkids love it. My granddaughter told me it was the best in the world. Could be to much cheese for a lot of people. I make it for special occasions.
The last one is probably tastiest because it is the simplest and least processed version. I'd definitely prefer to eat the last one out of all of them. Cheese, good. Butter, good. Pasta, good!
For home made macaroni and cheese I use Rotini pasta. It holds the cheese best of all pastas.
He should try Trader Joe’s French Onion Mac and Cheese in part 2! It’s only in stores for a few months a year and it’s in stores now!!
Alessio sei troppo forte! Jessy è carinissima e insieme siete imbattibili! Bravi, mi fate sempre ridere.
oooh Grazie mille per il complimento mi fa molto piacere ❤️
Jessi, do you have a link for this lasanis recibe? Thanks and Great videos!!!
I feel like Kraft Mac n Cheese (or Kraft Dinner, if you’re Canadian) is so beloved and popular because of nostalgia, moreso than because people actually think it tastes “good”
Could you please post the recipe for the "de lasanis"? please??
I'm gonna try that 13th century recipe😍
While I grew up on Kraft Macaroni & Cheese even I can't with good conscience say it's good.
Though my mom elevated it to true comfort food by putting it in a baking dish, sprinkling it with buttery bread crumbs then baking it 'till the bread crumbs were a tad crunchy. Feeling very nostalgic now.
My pregnancy cravings included Kraft macaroni and cheese. I could never hate it. I do not know why it is so nostalgic🥰🥰🥰
Alessio what is family on a budget food (feeding many on pennies) in Italy? Great video. Recipe for 13th century pasta? Bake for how long? I want to try.
Definitely "pasta bianca" is a budget food since it's just pasta, olive oil and grated parmigiano reggiano. (cheese is also a lot more affordable in Italy)- maybe we can do a video for budget-friendly recipes they make in Italy!
For the 13th century pasta, we just baked at 350 degrees until the cheese and butter melted together. Try it and let us know what you think!
dang! Now you got me craving mac n cheese
Siete troppo simpatici!
Grazie mille Riccardo
In our early years of marriage we purchased the Kraft box of mac and cheese for 25 cents a box when it was on sale. We added a can of tuna to the mac and cheese.
Truth. Years ago Kraft had two different recipes for Mac & Cheese. One for Europe without the banned items ans one for the states.
The Mac n cheese you made looks so good! Do you mind sharing the recipe with measurements?
When my mom made Kraft Mac& Cheese out of the box pasta would cook like regular pasta then drain in a strainer, with the power would make in a sperate pot with not much milk and stir until thick then pur onto pasta then mix taste a lot better.
My ex-mil used to put chicken bullion and green olives in the Kraft boxed stuff. It's a little salty, but better than without it in the Kraft stuff. Did they have forks back when the original made? Maybe that's why they said to use a stick.
Jessi and Alessio, if you grew up eating goulash like most of us have; would you make YOUR goulash recipes (use to be family budget friendly) for each other? I'm thinking since goulash was a family staple in lean years, many would like to see the American/Italian differences.
An ex of mine ate that kraft dry stuff. Blech. I like the pouch cheese. And of course added LOTS more other block cheese (monterey), mozzarella & some parm. Sometimes add chopped tomato (to make it “healthy). And cracked black pepper.
My goodness you two are just too cute!!! And I DO want to try that last one!! LOL!
In the mid 60s when my children were small and money was tight, I served the first Mac and Cheese once or twice a week for supper. I was an economical dish. You could buy 3 boxes for $1.00. If it was on sale, one could get 4 boxes for a $1.00.😊
It’s 11:15pm and you are making me want to make Mac and cheese. Lol
Pasta in bianco is pasta or egg pasta with BUTTER and cheese especially in north of Italy.
We use oil instead of butter just if we want something more "light".
Excellent cooking video with comparisons. I would like to know if you would try a southern dish, if not already, using pasta/macaroni, with whole tomatoes and bacon, with a little bacon fat added for taste and the amino acids we need in our diets. And a comparable Italian dish. It was also considered a good dish in the depression.