Real Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
The pasta
-
8
ounces
regular or whole-wheat macaroni noodles
-
2
teaspoons
salt, for the pasta cooking water
The sauce
-
⅓
cup
heavy cream
-
1 ⅓
cups
grated sharp cheddar cheese
-
½
teaspoon
mustard powder
-
⅛
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
⅛
teaspoon
onion powder
-
a tiny pinch
cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Instructions
- 1. Boil water in a medium pot and add the noodles and salt. Cook until al dente.
- 2. Drain the pasta and set it aside. Return the pot to medium heat.
- 3. Add the cream to the pot and bring to a boil, setting a timer for 1 minute once boiling.
- 4. After a minute, add the cheese and spices, stirring until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
- 5. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- 6. Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
3
Calories
250
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
40mg
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