Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
- 8 ounces, weight Pasta (shells, Bow Ties, Penne, Macaroni, Whatever You Please)
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 6 ounces, weight Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 3 Tablespoons Cream
- Salt, For Your Pasta Water
- 1.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Generously salt the water.
- Its critical to salt the water enough, otherwise your pasta will be tasteless.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions and your preferred softness.
- Drain and return pasta to pan (I like to use a pot with a draining lid).
- 2.
- Add the butter into the still-hot pasta, cover the pot and allow butter to melt a bit.
- Add the cheese and cream and give it a good stir.
- Put the lid back on and let it rest a bit.
- Give it another stir after a few minutes.
- Everything should come together into a smooth sauce.
- Taste and season with more salt if needed.
- Serve immediately.
- 3.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Make sure to add a little cream to the pot when you reheat; otherwise the cheese will separate.
shells, butter, cheddar cheese, cream, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/stovetop-macaroni-and-cheese/ (may not work)