Sunny's Creamy 5-Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese

Name: Sunny's Creamy 5-Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp; 4 finely chopped scallions, white and green parts; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's or Cholula; 8 ounces whipped chive-flavored cream cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups reserved pasta water; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block; 8 ounces Gouda, shredded from the block; 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block; 3 ounces Pecorino Romano, shredded on a box grater; 1 pound elbows, cooked al dente in salted water, 2 cups pasta water reserved; 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block; 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block