Best Pasta Shapes for Mac and Cheese: Science-Backed Top 7

The best pasta shapes for mac and cheese are those with high surface-area-to-volume ratios, internal cavities or ridges that trap thickened cheese emulsions, and structural integrity that resists overcooking during bake-through—specifically: cavatappi, fusilli, gemelli, penne rigate, radiatore, shells (medium), and…
