Two Ingredient Mac & Cheese

Steps

1. 1Add pasta and a pinch of salt to a medium pot. Pour in just enough water to cover the pasta, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Cook until al dente. Strain, reserving some of the pasta water, and set aside. Using as little water to boil the pasta will concentrate the starch in the water, helping us emulsify the sauce
2. 2In a cold, flat, wide pan, combine together lemon juice and baking soda. Stir until it no longer bubbles. This solution is sodium citrate, and it will hold the sauce together without breaking
3. 3Add the milk and cheese to the pan, and melt over medium low heat until smooth and thickened. The sauce should leave ribbons when drizzled down
4. 4Combine together the cheese sauce and the cooked pasta, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if necessary