Description
Enjoy a rich and cheesy One Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese that’s quick and simple to prepare. This delicious pasta dish fits perfectly into Pasta Recipes Mac And Cheese and offers a creamy pasta experience made easy in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni or pasta of your choice
- 3 cups water see notes
- 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 all cheeses and gather the ingredients.
- Place the dry macaroni and water into a pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- After boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pasta until al dente according to package recommendations.
- Lower the heat to the lowest setting and let most of the water evaporate, leaving a bit remaining.
- Stir in the cream, cheeses, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, and sugar until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes creamy. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- *The amount of water used to cook should be at least 1-2 cups more than the amount of pasta
- *Feel free to adjust to taste and use your favorite combination of cheese
- *Adding sugar balances out the flavor– it won’t make the dish sweet
- *If the pasta water completely evaporates before the pasta is fully cooked, add a bit more water and turn the heat down
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg