Add pasta, water, and salt to a large mug. Stir and then microwave for 4 to 4½ minutes.
Remove from the microwave and stir in the cheese and milk, microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until pasta is tender and the cheese is fully melted.
Let cool then enjoy!
Notes
An additional 30 seconds of cook time may need to be added to both rounds of microwaving depending on the style and brand of pasta you use.
You do not want the pasta to be completely soft before adding the cheese since you’ll need to microwave after adding the cheese and no one likes mushy pasta.
I tested this with both elbow macaroni and penne pasta, the elbows took 4 minutes to cook before adding the cheese whereas the penned took 4 1/2 minutes.
1 tablespoon of butter may be added to the mac and cheese if desired, but its not part of the original TikTok recipe going around.