Essential 15-Minute Mac & Cheese

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Ready in 1h

Ingredients

Serves 2

1/2 b.dried pasta such as macaroni or any small twisty shape you have around
1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, any variety
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup (2 oz.) grated sharp Cheddar, Parmesan, Pecorino, or any pasta-friendly cheese


Directions

Bring a medium saucepan of well salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until firm-tender, about 8 minutes; drain. Set the saucepan over moderately high heat and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until it disappears. Add the milk, a splash at a time, stirring out the lumps from the butter paste. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and the flavors meld. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grated cheese. Add the pasta, stir to coat, and eat immediately.

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