For some reason, probably because it's the way my mom did it, I think mac & cheese should be in a rectangular dish. Most recipes tell me to put it in a rectangular baking dish, so I do, and then for me, all is right with the world. This baking dish, in Rustic Red, is perfect for 3-4 people and it looks like something you find in a country bistro. It's very farmhouse chic, IMHO.

It’s true that the ceramic helps to retain moisture, so I only get enough crust of the cheese and the rest is creamy. I recently had to use a glass dish and it wasn't the same. There's a reason ceramic has been used to cook in for centuries. 

These bakers are available in 3 sizes and a variety of colors. 7-inch for two people. 9-inch for 3-4 people and 13-inch for 4 or more.  Not just for baking pasta and macaroni - great for anything you need to bake. Easy clean up too. Dishwasher perfect.