Name: Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese ((not lowfat)); 1 cup half and half; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup whole milk ((not 2%, 1% or skim)); 1 pound sharp cheddar (, do not buy pre-grated, the additive will make pasta grainy); 1 pound elbow pasta (, cooked three minutes shy of the directions on the box but don't rinse the pasta or the pan); parsley for garnish (, optional)