Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with softened butter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add your pasta. Cook al dente according to the package instructions. Roughly 7 min. Drain your pasta and set aside.
Add the butter and cream cheese to the large pot and melt over medium heat. Stir until the cream cheese and butter are melted and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the seasonings and milk to the pot and stir well. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the milk to a light simmer. Simmer for a few minutes, until it’s starting to thicken. Do not boil.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Add your cooked pasta and stir well.
Transfer the mac and cheese to the buttered casserole dish and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
