Simple Spicy Mac 'n Cheese

My sister-in-law, Halls, keeps me humble by occasionally reminding me that great food can be simple. She does so by buying me books such as the one below with a card saying "Where [Nooschi] learns that food is not always glamorous":


Halls, this dish is for you ;-)

Here in Ottawa, winter just does not want to go away. Today, for example, the bright sun was beaming through the windows, but as soon as I set foot outside to go take a walk, it felt like a cool winter day. This made me retract and get back into my pyjamas.

My Spicy Mac 'n Cheese dish is perfect for this kind of weather. You still want that filling hearty food to keep you warm, but nothing too heavy, because Spring is just around the corner. I love stationing myself on a warm comfy couch, and eating this straight out of the pot (when no one is watching) while enjoying the view out my window.

Because I only make this on such solitary occasions, this loose recipe makes 1 over sized serving.

Simple Spicy Mac 'n Cheese
- lots of pasta
- grated parmigiano reggiano cheese (as much or little as you would like)
- a little bit of milk
- cracked black pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper to taste
- Frank's Red Hot original hot sauce

Method
1. Boil the pasta in salt water until it is al dente, and drain it in a colander.

2. Place the pasta back in the pot while it is still warm, and turn to a very low heat setting. Add milk and cheese and stir until the cheese melts.

3. Add black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. Turn the heat off, pour in the Frank's hot sauce, and enjoy straight out of the pot!