Pasta Recipe ⋮ Bev's Mac and Cheese

This is a quick and delicious version of an American classic made with sharp Cheddar. Add diced ham or tomatoes, or top with more cheese and broil for a crispy Cheddar crust.

Ingredients

• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, flour and salt and pepper to taste; whisk or beat until smooth. Add butter and cheese; microwave on high for 5 minutes and whisk until smooth. Microwave for an additional 4 to 5 minutes and whisk or beat until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Add cooked pasta to mixture; stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts

• calories314
• carbohydrateContent27.3 g
• cholesterolContent49.8 mg
• fatContent16.8 g
• fiberContent1 g
• proteinContent13.1 g
• saturatedFatContent10.5 g
• sodiumContent243 mg
• sugarContent3.7 g