This is a Filipino dish that combines the goodness of Italian cuisine with a unique flavor twist. Our unique flavors are often sweet and flavorful. This is what you get when you try this cheesy baked macaroni pinoi style recipe.
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Published: 2/20/25
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I love the cheap Filipino grilled macaroni. It’s like mac and cheese, but there’s plenty of meat sauce. This dish is rich, creamy, flavorful, slightly sweet and simply delicious. Make this on the weekend for your family to enjoy.
How to make cheap grilled macaroni and pinoi style
Cook the macaroni perfectly – Start by boiling the elbow macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Drain thoroughly and set aside. This step ensures that the pasta is water-free when mixed with the sauce. Brown and Stewed meat sauce – In a wok, brown the ground beef until it has a good colour. Throw the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the onions are tender. Next, add the diced peppers and saute for about 1 minute. Pour in Filipino-style spaghetti sauce with water and stir constantly. Simmer the mixture for 12-15 minutes to dissolve the flavor and slightly thicken the sauce. When done, set the meat sauce aside. Whip the creamy white sauce – melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form roux. This thickens the sauce. Gradually add milk milk while stirring to keep the mixture smooth. Mix half of the shredded cheese and cook until the sauce is thick. This gives you a rich and creamy base. Mix everything together – in a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni and meat sauce, then gently fold the white sauce. This blending step coats each part of the pasta with both delicious and creamy layers. Baking and Finishing – Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and spread the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for about 15 minutes until the top is cheerful and golden. Enjoy this cheap grilled macaroni pinoi style!
Tips and tips
Cook Macaronial Dente and avoid soaked pasta. While tendering the sauce during baking, it still absorbs the sauce. Pork or chicken can be used as a substitute for ground beef. Hot dogs are optional, but alternatives such as beef frank and diced lunch meat can also be used. Filipino-style spa hetti sauce is a commercial product that can be sourced from stores in Asia and the Philippines. You can use regular tomato sauce as an alternative, just like adding a substantial amount of sugar depending on your preference.


Why do I need to bake?
Bake the macaroni to get the casserole effect on the dish. Baking will melt the flavor, thicken the sauce and melt the cheese to make a delicious topping. It’s a warm and cozy macaroni that can be sliced and served. If you don’t like the baked version, try the no-oven-baked macaroni Filipino style.
The origins of cheap grilled macaroni
Baked Mac is the perfect quick meal and can be found in restaurants and homes all over the world. But where did it come from? There’s a cool backstory. In the US, macaroni and cheese have become a staple of comfortable food during difficult times, like the Great Repression. Over time, people began to bake dishes. Today, Baked Mac is a favorite for family gatherings and celebrations. This is an example of how simple, comfortable food can be unique and delicious.
What’s with it
Baked Macs are creamy and cheesy, so they’re paired very well with fresh ones that balance the richness.
Garlic bread is popular for adding a little crunch with almost every pasta, including the cheap baked macaroni pinoi style. A crisp green salad with a tangy dressing is a great option. We recommend trying salted eggs and tomato salad, Caesar salad, and even coleslaw to complement the cheesy grilled macaroni. Fried chicken imagines a quarter of these juicy legs, but it makes it a great thing with a baked mac as it brings a protein punch that really pairs with the pasta. You can also mix fried chicken and garlic bread, a combo that is often found at fast food spots like Greenwich.


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Cheap grilled macaroni pinoi style
Filipino grilled macaroni recipes in a cheap, creamy and sweet sauce
Instructions
Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain the liquid and set the macaroni aside (see notes).
Make meat sauce by browning the beef in a wok. Add onion and garlic. Once the onion is tender, add the peppers. Sauteed. 1 minute.
Pour in Filipino style spaghetti sauce and water. Continue cooking with stirring for 12-15 minutes. Please put it aside.
Melt the butter in a pot to make a white sauce. Add all-purpose flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour the milk while stirring. Add half of the cheese. Continue cooking by stirring until the sauce is thick.
Combine the macaroni and meat sauce, then pour the white sauce over it. Fold until all ingredients are mixed well.
Place the mixture in a baking pan. Spread the remaining cheese on top.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Bake for 15 minutes.
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Note
There is no need to add any oil while boiling the macaroni. Instead, stir frequently using a large amount of water. Fast melted cheese is perfect as Belbeta is the perfect choice for this recipe. Hot dogs are optional, but I’m very happy to have one.
Nutritional information
calorie: 4552kcal (228%) carbohydrates: 422g (141%) protein: 213g (426%) fat: 222g (342%) Saturated fat: 108g (540%) Polyunsaturated fat: 10g January Saturated Fat: 69g Trans Fat: 7g cholesterol: 682mg (227%) sodium: 3985mg (166%) potassium: 4685mg (134%) fiber: 26g (104%) sugar: 53g (59%) Vitamin A: 6192iu (124%) Vitamin C: 138mg (167%) calcium: 2366mg (237%) iron: twenty onemg (117%)
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