Jalapeno Mac & Cheese

Name: Jalapeno Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow pasta* (roughly 1¾ cups, depending on your pasta); 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2½ cups milk (whole or 2% works); 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese (6 ounces, divided); 1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese (6 ounces, divided); 2 medium jalapeno peppers (stems removed and finely diced; include seeds for spicier chili or leave them out for a milder version); 1 teaspoon green jalapeño Tabasco sauce (plus more to taste)