Cheddar Cheesy Pasta Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
4 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
16 ounces rotini pasta or 16 ounces penne pasta, cooked

Preparation

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened.
Add Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, whisking until cheese melts.
Add pasta, tossing to coat.
Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.