====== Three Ingredient Mac and Cheese ====== 

Tags: [[dinner]] - [[pasta]] - [[vegetarian]] - [[side]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF Vegetarian]] - [[GF dinner]] - \\ [[GF pasta]] - [[GF side]]\\ 
Active Time: 20 minutes \\ 
Passive Time: 20 minutes \\ 
Serves: 4\\

====Description====
Super easy mac and cheese that comes together quickly

====Source====
[[https://food52.com/recipes/81924-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-with-garlic-powder-recipe|Food 52]]

====Ingredients====
  *Elbow pasta: 8 oz \\ \\ 
  *Heavy cream: 2/3 cup \\ \\ 
  *Cheddar: 6 oz, grated (preferably a younger, not super-aged cheddar)
  *Salt: to taste
  *Pepper: to taste

====Notes====
  *The original calls for garlic powder - I didn't really like it very much. If you want to jazz up the seasonings, try a bit of cayenne pepper and nutmeg in addition to the salt and pepper.
  *I've used pre-shredded cheddar without an issue
  *Use GF pasta to make it GF

====Instructions====
  -Bring a pot of water to boil and salt it generously with kosher salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, starting to check the noodles after 4 minutes; they'll continue to cook in the cheese sauce, so be careful here. Drain and set aside
  -Set the empty pot back on the stove over medium heat and add the cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until it starts to look slightly thick (use a wooden spoon to control the excessive foam that happens when cream starts to boil)
  -Lower the heat and add the cheese, salt, and pepper (as well as other spices). Stir/whisk until cheese incorporates. Taste and adjust spices as needed
  -Add pasta into the cheese sauce, taste, and adjust spices again. Serve immediately

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