3 Ingredient Mac n Cheese
Turn noodles, milk and cheese into 3 Ingredient Mac n Cheese, a creamy, cheesy comfort meal that your whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan
- 1 colander
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cavatappi noodles (or any twisted shape noodle)
- 8 ounces Velveeta Melting Cheese (like this)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup 2% milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, add approx 6 cups of water (and 1T salt, optional) to a boil. Note: I use course salt. If using table salt, use less.
- Add 3 cups of pasta and cook until al dente. Stir a few times during cooking process to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Drain pasta water from noodles in a colander, but do not rinse. Set pasta aside.
- In the same warm saucepan, warm 8oz of the Velveeta and 1 cup of milk over medium heat. Tip: Keep a close eye on the sauce and be sure to stir frequently to avoid scorching.
- Once the Velveeta is mostly melted, stir in 1 cup of freshly grated cheddar cheese. Note: its important to use freshly grated cheese as pre-shredded cheese has a coating on it that prevents it from melting well, and may cause clumps.
- Add cooked pasta back into the pot and give everything a good stir to combine. Make sure the pasta is completely coated in the cheese sauce.
- Scoop into individual bowls and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Try these other pasta dishes for an easy weeknight dinner:
Polish Sausage Pasta
Easy Taco Pasta
Homemade Marinara Sauce with Turkey Meatballs
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupCalories: 563kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 613mgIron: 1mg
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