Mac and Cheese by The Decorated Cookie

shell pasta, water, coarse sea salt, butter, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, milk, black pepper

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min

– 16 ounces (1 box) uncooked large shell pasta
– 4 cups water
– 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 8 ounces (2 rounded cups) freshly shredded cheddar cheese
– 8 ounces (2 rounded cups) freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– Or, substitute additional sharp cheddar, or try another cheese, such as Gruyere
– 1 cup milk (skim, low fat, or whole)
– black pepper (optional)

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min