Salt + Pepper + Garlic Powder – to season, we’ll use 1 teaspoon of salt and a ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.

Milk – you’ll also need 3 cups of milk – we used regular, whole cow’s milk, but feel free to use plain, unsweetened almond milk if you’d prefer.

We use (and love) THIS gluten-free option, but know that regular macaroni will totally work too!

Elbow Pasta – to start, you’ll need 12 ounces of dried elbow macaroni.

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