Mac and Cheese!

I've been craving mac and cheese for weeks, so I thought I'd make it tonight! Just as yummy as I could have hoped for ... mmmmm...


Ingredients:
2.25 c milk
3 T unsalted butter
2 T all-purpose flour
.25 t salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 - 3 c cheddar, shredded
1 box rotinni, gemelli, elbow (pick one!) noodles

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large pot, heat water to boiling and add noodles. Cook 8 - 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

3. In a small saucepan, heat milk to just below boiling.

4. In a medium - large saucepan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux. Cook 2 minutes or until flour taste has cooked off. Slowly add milk and whisk continuously. Add salt and pepper. Add cheese by the handful, whisking, until cheese is incorporated.


5. Pour cheese mixture over pasta and stir until evenly coated. Pour into a medium casserole dish and top with .5 - 1 c shredded cheese. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until top is melted and gooey and bubbly :)