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12 Best Pasta for Mac and Cheese

When it comes to mac and cheese, the pasta you choose can make or break the dish. That's why I'm here to help you find the perfect pasta for your mac and cheese. In this article, I'm sharing my top 12 picks for the best pasta for mac and cheese. I'll provide a brief overview of each one, as well as how to cook them properly and how to combine them for maximum flavor. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned chef, you'll find something here that'll take your mac and cheese from good to great!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Elbow or straight macaroni
  • Cavatappi
  • Shell pasta
  • Farfalle
  • Penne
  • Fusilli
  • Rotini pasta
  • Tagliatelle
  • Radiatore
  • Orecchiette
  • Gnocchi
  • Rigatoni

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite pasta from the list above.
  • Follow cooking directions for your selected pasta with the proper ratio of ingredients.