Macaroni and Cheese for One

Ingredients

• cup elbow macaroni
• tablespoon sbutter
• tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• pinch ground black pepper
• pinch ground turmeric

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly pour in half and half while whisking. Continue whisking sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, pepper, and turmeric; stir to combine.
3. Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.