Homemade White Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Scratch! — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cups whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 cups coarsely grated flavorful melting cheeses ((such as a mix of cheddar, provolone, and Gruyere))
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt ((or to taste))
• 1 Freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 1 pound dried pasta ((a short shape like cavatappi, penne, ziti, large elbows preferably with ridges))