Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese... Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese Ingredients 8 ounces cavatappi, macaroni, or other tube-shaped pasta 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta 3 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 7 ounces gruyère, grated 3