Super Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

cottage cheese ((not lowfat))

1 cup

half and half

1 tsp

dry mustard

1 pinch

cayenne

1 pinch

nutmeg

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1/4 tsp

white pepper

4 tbsp

butter

1 cup

whole milk ((not 2%, 1% or skim))

1 lb

sharp cheddar (, do not buy pre-grated, the additive will make pasta grainy)

1 lb

elbow pasta (, cooked three minutes shy of the directions on the box but don't rinse the pasta or the pan)

parsley for garnish (, optional)