3cupsshredded cheese ~10 oz2 cups cheddar and 1 cup gruyere
¼cupheavy cream
1 ¼cupwhole milk
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
Pinchcayenne
Pinchsalt
Pinchpepper
Pinchnutmegoptional
1cupreserved pasta water
Note: If not using gruyere also omit the nutmeg
Instructions
Boil pasta according to instructions until al dente (reserve 1 cup of pasta water). Strain and set aside
While the pasta is boiling, in a large saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes on medium
After 2 minutes, add in the milk, salt, pepper, and spice and cook for 3-5 minutes until warm and slightly thickened
After it is slightly thickened, add in the cheese and cook until the cheese has melted
Add in the pasta water and cook for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly. Add in the pasta and continue to cook for a minute or two until the pasta is creamy and coated