4 the absolute and macaroni and cheese Recipes

spaghettini (angel hair pasta, macaroni, rotini, whatever pasta you like), scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only), garlic cloves, crushed, tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper

uncooked elbow macaroni, butter, cottage cheese, american cheese (or about 6 slices), grated cheddar cheese, boiling water

elbow macaroni, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, ground black pepper, cayenne, ground nutmeg, half-and-half or 1 1/3 cups light cream, whipping cream, sour cream, eggs, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated and packed