INGREDIENTS
16 oz box of elbow pasta
2 tbsp salted butter
1 lb. mild cheddar, grated
2/3 cup of whole milk
½ tsp of freshly grated nutmeg
kosher salt + pepper
sprinkle of La Baleine Sea Salt (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 425ºF
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil
Add elbow pasta and boil for exactly 6 minutes, then drain
Return pasta to the pot you boiled in and add milk, half of your cheese (1/2 cup), pinch of salt + pepper, nutmeg
Line an 11×17” baking sheet with If You Care Parchment Paper and pour pasta over the parchment
Using a spatula, spread the pasta out so that it is in an even, thin layer
Pour remaining cheese over the pasta and sprinkle a little extra sea salt if using
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden and bubbling
Serve warm