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One-Pot Mac and Cheese

One-Pot Mac and Cheese

Enjoy this creamy and cheesy one-pot mac and cheese recipe ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 pound uncooked pasta (cavatappi recommended)
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 to 4 cups freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 to 16 ounces)
  • 1 cup finely-grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Combine the pasta, water, milk, Dijon, sea salt and garlic powder in a large stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring the pasta once every few minutes, until the water reaches a boil.
  • Check to see how much starchy pasta water remains in the pot. If it seems that there is more than ½ cup or so, dip a heatproof measuring cup in to remove and save the excess water.
  • Add the cheese to the pasta and gently stir until completely melted. If the pasta seems too dry, stir some of the reserved starchy pasta water back in as needed.
  • Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
  • Serve warm, garnished with a few twists of black pepper and enjoy!

Notes

Use pasta shapes with a cooking time of about 8 minutes. Adjust the amount of cheese according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheesy pasta, comfort food, easy mac and cheese, lunch, One-Pot Mac and Cheese, stovetop mac and cheese
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