Description
A comforting and rich dish that combines macaroni and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni/pasta of your choice
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2.5 cups sharp cheddar, freshly grated
- 2 cups mozzarella, freshly grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp paprika (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1.5 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Grate both the sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Add the dried macaroni pasta and 3 cups of water to a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- As the pasta cooks, ensure most of the water evaporates, leaving a bit in the pot.
- Once the pasta is cooked, lower the heat and add the heavy whipping cream, cheeses, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, and sugar.
- Stir until cheese melts and ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust spices if necessary.
- Serve hot in bowls.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like broccoli or peas for additional nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, creamy pasta, comfort food, easy recipes