
However, do not substitute evaporated milk for condensed milk. Having tested this recipe numerous times, I often use whatever I have at home and the pasta always comes out perfectly done. Similarly, while the recipe calls for macaroni, feel free to use any short pasta shape available.

Depending on how many people you're cooking for, it's easy to scale the recipe up and down. Perhaps the best thing about this recipe is that it follows a simple ratio - however much pasta you need, you'll need the same amount of cheese, and evaporated milk.

6 ounces (170 grams) of macaroni (or any short pasta you have available).To make Kenji's mac and cheese for two people, you'll need: The whole dish requires just these three common ingredients.
