Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • or any shape you like
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) NY aged sharp cheddar
  • grated

Instruction

  • Preheat broiler to high or oven to 400°F
  • Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring it up to a boil to cook the pasta
  • Once at a boil, add some salt and the pasta, and cook just shy of al dente, according to package directions
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a medium-size skillet over medium heat and add the butter
  • When the butter melts, add the flour and cook about a minute
  • Whisk in the milk, season with salt and ground black pepper, and bring up to a bubble
  • Turn the burner off and stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion until it's all melted
  • When the pasta is done, drain it well and combine with sauce
  • Pour into baking dish and place under the broiler in or the oven to brown the cheese and enjoy
  • If making a double batch, pour the pasta into a baking dish and stir in your favorite mix in
  • Let it stand on the counter until cooled, the wrap in plastic wrap and pop in the freezer
  • When you're ready to eat it, it can go straight from the freezer into in a 400°F oven
  • Cook for 1 hour, covered with foil, the take the foil off and bake for another 15-20 minutes to brown the top