Easy Mac and cheese

I just made up the yummiest Mac and cheese for lunch today. There is, of course, a nutritious and balanced lunch in the fridge from hubby but I needed comfort food today. Let me recommend this highly, a great alternative to the packaged stuff.

I boiled about 2 cups of pasta (I used while wheat penne). After it cooked and was drained I put it back in the hot pot, threw in a tablespoon or two of butter, some sharp cheddar (maybe 1/4 cup?), a splash of buttermilk and some salt and pepper. And it is amazing!! The buttermilk makes it creamy and gives it a little bit of tang. This could easily morph into a full on side dish with some breadcrumbs and geese toasted on top. Or broccoli and veggies to be a main dish.

Yum yum!