Trinidadian Macaroni Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pound bucatini or elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil
• 1/4 yellow onion, grated
• 3 large garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or pressed in a garlic press
• 3 pimento peppers, minced (see recipe note)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 8 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 16 ounces extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded