Preheat the oven to 350 ℉ and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

In a large pot filled with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring water to boiling and add your pasta. Cook according to package directions al dente. Drain and return to the pot.

While pasta is cooking prepare the sauce. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Slowly whisk in the milk one cup at a time followed with the cream. Simmer over medium high for a few minutes until mixture thickens. Add about 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. This is important otherwise your mac and cheese will be bland.

Remove from the heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted. Quickly stir the cheese sauce into the cooked and drained pasta.

Pour half of the sauce coated pasta into the prepared dish. Layer 2 cups of the cheese on top. Add the remaining pasta on top in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese on top.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.