# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz elbow macaroni
→ Cheese Sauce
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
→ Korean-Style Ground Turkey
09 - 1 pound ground turkey
10 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
11 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
16 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
18 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine.
03 - Gradually add milk to the roux while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
04 - Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until completely melted and smooth. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
05 - In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until aromatic. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
06 - Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the turkey is evenly coated and the sauce slightly thickens. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Remove from heat.
07 - Transfer cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until fully coated and creamy. Fold in half of the Korean-style turkey mixture until distributed evenly.
08 - Divide the mac and cheese among serving bowls. Top each portion with remaining turkey crumbles, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.
