Ingredients

2

cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) or 8 ounces process cheese spread loaf, cut into cubes

1

cup milk

1

tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground mustard

1/4

teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

In 2-quart saucepan, stir remaining ingredients into pasta. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.