INGREDIENTS
1 lb
short pasta, such as elbows, shells, or cavatappi
4 cups
water
2 cups
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup
American cheese, grated
1 cup
whole milk
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
freshly ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt, divided