Easy Peasy One Pot Mac and Cheesy

 

This easy one-pot mac and cheese is a game-changer - creamy, cheesy comfort food with minimal cleanup. The pasta cooks directly in the milk, which creates this naturally creamy sauce without any roux or multiple steps. The dry mustard and paprika add just the right amount of flavor depth to make it taste way more sophisticated than the effort required.

 

 

 Ingredients:

2 cups milk ½ pound pasta (elbow or shells) 1 t dry mustard ¼ t paprika ¼ t pepper 1 t salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese   Directions: In a medium pot combine the milk and macaroni.  Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately lower to a simmer (as low as your stove can go).  Cook until pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure pasta does not stick or burn. When the pasta has absorbed most of the milk, stir in the spices. If it looks dry add a splash of milk. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until smooth.