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5-Minute Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb penne pasta (cooked) or one 7oz package Barilla Ready Pasta
  • 2 c. cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions (usually takes one minute when using Barilla Ready Pasta). Strain the water and pour pasta into a large microwave safe bowl.
  • Add cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir around and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
  • Heat in the microwave for three minutes. Remove plastic wrap, stir, and place back in the microwave covered with plastic wrap for two more minutes. Stir again and serve hot.

Notes

Barilla makes a great quick-cooking pasta called Ready Pasta that takes 60 seconds to cook to perfectly al dente! It is my favorite pasta to use for this dish.