Single-Serve Creamy Mac & Cheese Ingredients 1 cup elbow pasta Salt (for pasta water) 2 tablespoons

Single-Serve Creamy Mac & Cheese Ingredients 1 cup elbow pasta Salt (for pasta water) 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, grated 1/3 chicken bouillon cube (or substitute with chicke bouillon powder) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup reserved pasta water 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or cheese of choice, like cheddar) 3 slices white American cheese Paprika (optional) Instructions Cook the pasta Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous pinch of salt, then add the elbow pasta. Cook according to the package instructions (about 10 minutes), until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Start the sauce In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the grated garlic and the chicken bouillon cube. Stir until the butter is fully melted and everything is combined. Make a roux Add the flour to the saucepan and stir continuously to form a paste. Add cream Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir until the mixture thickens. Adjust consistency Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring until the sauce loosens into a smooth, creamy consistency. Add cheese Stir in the Parmesan cheese (or your preferred cheese) until melted. Combine with pasta Add the drained pasta directly into the sauce. Toss to coat. The small amount of water clinging to the pasta will help loosen the sauce further. Finish with American cheese Add the slices of white American cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Season and serve Sprinkle with paprika (or garlic powder/onion powder, if desired). Give it a final stir and serve immediately. #macandcheese #macaroniandcheese #nobakemacandcheese #EasyRecipes #pastatiktok