Simple Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
The pasta
-
8
oz
elbow or shells pasta
The sauce
-
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
-
3
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
-
1
cup
heavy whipping cream
-
1
cup
milk
-
4
cups
grated cheese
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
½
teaspoon
onion powder
-
to taste
salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat, then add flour gradually to create a roux.
- Stir in the heavy cream, milk, grated cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring until well combined and creamy, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 servings
Calories
487
Total fat
34g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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