This homemade mac and cheese can be served from the cooktop or baked for a crispy top crust. It's not as easy as opening a box, but it's worth it.

No matter which shape you choose, be sure to cook your pasta slightly less than al dente. Stop cooking your pasta about 1 minute before it reaches al dente, typically the earliest suggested time ...

The entire process of making the sauce only takes about 5 minutes, so plan to stick around the whole time. Don't forget to taste your cheese sauce prior to adding pasta.