Ingredients

2cupsmacaroniregular (or whole wheat)

2tspsaltfor the pasta cooking water

⅓cupheavy cream

1⅓cupssharp cheddar cheesepacked, grated

½tspmustard powder

⅛tspgarlic powder

⅛tsponion powder

1pinchcayenne pepper(or a dash of your favorite hot sauce)

Preparation

Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add the noodles and salt. Cook until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions. In the meantime, make sure all of your ingredients are measured and ready.

Drain the pasta and leave it in the colander for now. Return the empty pot to medium heat. Immediately add the cream and let the mixture come to a boil. Once boiling, set a timer for 1 minute.

Once the minute is up, add all of the cheese and spices. Stir until the cheese has fully melted to produce a creamy sauce. Add the pasta, stir until the pasta is evenly coated in cheese sauce, and remove the pot from the heat.

Taste and season with salt, if necessary. Serve immediately.